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[Rhinosinusitis in childhood].

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  • 1Primario Emerito di Pediatria e Neonatologia Azienda Ospedaliera Materno-Infantile G. Salesi, Ancona. caramiagm@libero.it

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|August 23, 2006
PubMed
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Rhinosinusitis, often viral initially, can become a bacterial infection. Prompt diagnosis and supportive care, including hypertonic solutions, help manage symptoms and prevent complications in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Rhinosinusitis is a common pediatric condition with multifactorial origins.
  • It often begins as viral rhinitis, potentially progressing to acute bacterial infection.
  • Symptoms are often non-specific, complicating early diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic approaches for rhinosinusitis.
  • To discuss management strategies for acute, subacute, and chronic rhinosinusitis.
  • To highlight the role of supportive therapies and interventions.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis relies on clinical data, nasal endoscopy, and advanced imaging for complex cases.
  • Supportive therapies like hypertonic solutions aid secretion removal and ciliary clearance.

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  • Antibiotics are indicated for persistent infections (>15-20 days) to prevent chronicity and complications.

    • Impact:

    • Effective management can alleviate symptoms and prevent serious complications such as otitis.
    • Timely intervention can reduce the incidence of chronic or recurrent rhinosinusitis.
    • Surgical options exist for complex and refractory cases.