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Sinusitis in children.

E R Wald1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
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Acute sinusitis in children is often caused by upper respiratory infections. Prompt treatment with antibiotics leads to rapid symptom improvement in most cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and allergic inflammation are key risk factors for acute sinusitis.
  • URTI is the most frequent cause of acute sinusitis.
  • Prominent symptoms in children with sinusitis include nasal discharge, congestion, and cough.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, causative organisms, and treatment outcomes for acute sinusitis in children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional radiographic findings for diagnosing sinusitis.
  • Identification of common bacterial and viral pathogens.
  • Assessment of treatment response to antimicrobial agents.

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Main Results:

  • Radiographic indicators like diffuse opacification, mucous membrane thickening, and air-fluid levels are diagnostic of bacterial sinusitis.
  • Predominant bacteria include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Branhamella catarrhalis, and nontypable Haemophilus influenzae.
  • Viruses such as adenovirus and parainfluenzae are also implicated.

Conclusions:

  • Acute sinusitis in children, often linked to URTI, presents with significant respiratory symptoms.
  • Radiography aids in diagnosis, identifying key indicators of bacterial infection.
  • Effective antimicrobial treatment results in prompt clinical improvement for most affected children.