Are antibiotics indicated for acute sinusitis?
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Are antibiotics indicated for acute sinusitis?
BACKGROUND Acute rhinosinusitis is a very common illness that is associated with physical, functional, and emotional impairments and significant treatment costs. Rhinosinusitis is defined as symptomatic inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity. Acute rhinosinusitis is classified as illness or symptoms for <4 weeks. It is typically a self-limiting disease; however, there are potential rare s...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Laryngoscope
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0023-852X
DOI: 10.1002/lary.24540