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Review
. 2007 Jun;83(980):402-8.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2006.054767.

Acute rhinosinusitis in adults: an update on current management

Ajmal Masood  1 , Ioannis Moumoulidis, Jaan Panesar
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Acute rhinosinusitis in adults: an update on current management

Ajmal Masood et al. Postgrad Med J. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

Acute rhinosinusitis is a common disease with worldwide prevalence. It is a significant burden on the health services. It is most commonly caused by viruses and is self-limiting in nature. The diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis is clinical and sinus radiography is not indicated routinely. Most cases of acute rhinosinusitis are treated symptomatically. However, symptoms may persist beyond 10 days when secondary bacterial infection prevails. Antibiotics are reserved for moderate or severe cases or when there is development of complications of acute rhinosinusitis. This paper provides an update on the current management of acute rhinosinusitis.

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