title: Purulent nasal discharge.
abstract: Purulent nasal discharge is a common presenting symptom associated with infections of the upper respiratory tract. The most likely diagnoses are uncomplicated viral upper respiratory infections and bacterial sinusitis. Allergy may be an underlying problem in children with sinusitis. Less common considerations are adenoiditis, infections caused by B. pertussis, C. diphtheriae or Treponema pallidum or intranasal structural problems.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Wald
mesh_terms: D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D019818:Clavulanic Acid; D002969:Clavulanic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009093:Mucus / Q000378:metabolism; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013492:Suppuration
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002969:Clavulanic Acids; D004338:Drug Combinations; D019818:Clavulanic Acid; D000658:Amoxicillin