• Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther · Apr 2005

    Review

    An approach to the diagnosis and management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.

    • Mark A Zacharek, Preeti N Malani, and Michael S Benninger.
    • Henry Ford Health System , Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery , 2799 West Grand Boulevard, K8 Detroit, MI 48202, USA. mzachar1@hfhs.org
    • Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2005 Apr 1;3(2):271-8.

    AbstractThe management of patients presenting with nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and facial pressure poses a challenge due to the nonspecific nature of these symptoms. A systematic approach to diagnosing acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is essential prior to offering therapies. This review offers an overview of current definitions, diagnostic algorithms and medical therapies available for the management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Antimicrobial use for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is substantial and carries a major impact on regional resistance patterns.

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