Acute bacterial sinusitis

Updated: December 30, 2022

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

moxifloxacin

400mg orally intravenous every day for 5-10 days

azithromycin

azithromycin treats acute bacterial sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Moraxella catarrhalis. The dose suggested for the same is 500 mg orally, four times a day for three days.

ciprofloxacin

500 mg of ciprofloxacin is indicated in acute sinusitis orally every 12 hours for 12 days
Fluoroquinolones should be used for the treatment of acute sinusitis only if there is no option available

ciprofloxacin

500 mg of ciprofloxacin is indicated in acute sinusitis orally every 12 hours for 12 days
Fluoroquinolones should be used for the treatment of acute sinusitis only if there is no option available

azithromycin

500

Orally 

3 times a day

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