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Acute sinusitis.

Brent Feldt1, Gregory R Dion, Erik K Weitzel

  • 1From the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgery Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, and the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital, South Texas Veterans Health Care, San Antonio, Texas.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Sinusitis is a prevalent condition causing significant economic burden.
  • It is a frequent reason for primary care visits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic approach for managing acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS).
  • To improve patient quality of life and reduce the economic impact of ABRS.

Main Methods:

  • Distinguishing ABRS by symptom duration (<4 weeks), purulent rhinorrhea, and facial pain/pressure.
  • Identifying native upper aerodigestive tract bacteria as common causes.
  • Considering amoxicillin for treatment based on clinical factors and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • Treatment primarily aims at symptom improvement.
  • Computed tomographic scans are reserved for complicated cases or suspected intracranial extension.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach to ABRS enhances patient quality of life.
  • Effective management can decrease the overall economic burden associated with ABRS.