Episode 144.0 – Acute Rhinosinusitis

This week we dive into rhinosinusitis exploring the recommendations of who needs antibiotics and who doesn't.

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Show Notes

Take Home Points

  • Acute rhinosinusitis is a clinical diagnosis
  • The vast majority of acute rhinosinusitis cases are viral in nature and do not require antibiotics
  • Consider the use of antibiotics in select groups with severe disease or worsening symptoms after initial improvement.

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