sinusitis Flashcards
1
Q
most common infectious agents in acute sinusitis
A
strep pneumo
haemophilus influenzae
rhinoviruses
2
Q
presentation of acute sinusitis
A
facial pain- worse leaning forward
nasal discharge
nasal obstruction
3
Q
management of acute sinusitis
A
analgesia
intranasal decongestants (or saline)
intranasal corticosteroids if symptoms present for more than 10 days
if patients systemically very unwell can give phenoxymethylpenicillin
