title: Pharmacologic treatment of otitis media and sinusitis in pediatrics.
abstract: Otitis media and sinusitis are common diseases of childhood whose treatment is essential to long-term health. This article presents an update on the microorganisms involved in these two conditions and the selection and appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs for treatment. The issues of prophylaxis of recurrent otitis media and potential vaccines are discussed. In addition, approaches to increase patient compliance are presented, and the role of the nurse in educating parents about the condition and its treatment is discussed.
authors: K E
authors: KE
authors: Zenk
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Ma
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000451:nursing; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012008:Recurrence; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents