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Clinical Trial
. 1991 Apr;10(4):329-33.
doi: 10.1097/00006454-199104000-00013.

Purulent nasal discharge

E R Wald  1
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Clinical Trial

Purulent nasal discharge

E R Wald. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1991 Apr.

Abstract

Purulent nasal discharge is a common presenting symptom associated with infections of the upper respiratory tract. The most likely diagnoses are uncomplicated viral upper respiratory infections and bacterial sinusitis. Allergy may be an underlying problem in children with sinusitis. Less common considerations are adenoiditis, infections caused by B. pertussis, C. diphtheriae or Treponema pallidum or intranasal structural problems.

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  • Role of oral bacteria.
    Brook I. Brook I. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1991 Aug;10(8):628. doi: 10.1097/00006454-199108000-00020. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1991. PMID: 1891299 No abstract available.

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