title: The evaluation of the client with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.
abstract: The diagnosis of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABR) remains elusive. Most patients with symptoms of ABR are seen in primary care offices. This article focuses on the presentation of the patient with symptoms of ABR, accurate diagnosis, and pharmacologic treatment. The article also discusses the appropriate referrals for patients who do not respond to conventional treatment.
authors.affiliation: Pittsfield Health Care Center, Pittsfield, ME, USA.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: DeRaps
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents