The authors note that randomized trials for treatment of sinusitis are relatively scarce. A previous trial by one of the authors enrolled children 2-16 years of age with sinusitis confirmed by x-rays, ...

Pediatricians at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital are seeing cases of RSV, strep throat, allergies, rashes, ...

Sarah, in her 20s, looked pitiful. As I entered the exam room, she was curled up on the exam table and barely looked up. Upon ...

Identifying viral vs. bacterial sinusitis Although the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses, IDSA recommends prescribing antibiotics for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Although the ...

The best therapies for bacterial rhinosinusitis Knowing when to prescribe antibiotics and what kind to give is crucial. Here are some guidelines for patients with mild-to-moderate infections. Acute ...

When to Use and Avoid Antibiotics and Other Treatments to Try Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Sinus infections that do not clear up on their own may need treatment with antibiotics. Common ...

Culture-directed therapy (CDT) can be a reasonable alternative to empiric antibiotic treatment for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis (AECRS), according to a recent study ...

Your head is full of holes. No, really, it is. Not just your nostrils, mouth and ear openings, there are also big openings behind the nose, inside the face. Called sinuses, these chambers are "empty ...

In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely to be effective or not, according to a new study. In children with ...

Dear Doctor K: I’ve had four bouts of “bacterial sinusitis” over the past several months. How can I kick this infection for good? Dear Reader: Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. Everyone has ...

Healthcare professionals may prescribe antibiotics for a bacterial sinus infection, also called bacterial sinusitis. The type of treatment will vary depending on symptoms and infection severity. When ...