Sinusitis (Sinus Infection) in Children — Definition and Symptoms
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Acute sinusitis is very common in children and can be classified as bacterial or viral depending on the etiology. The diagnosis of acute sinusitis in children should be based on the presence of clinical findings that are suggestive of acute sinusitis rather than on imaging findings. The diagnosis can be confirmed by performing a culture and sensitivity test of the paranasal discharge. Once the diagnosis of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is suspected, antibiotic therapy should be initiated. Symptomatic treatment of viral sinusitis includes oral antihistamines and topical decongestants. Adjunctive therapy for bacterial sinusitis includes intranasal corticosteroids.
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