title: An approach to the diagnosis and management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.
abstract: The management of patients presenting with nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and facial pressure poses a challenge due to the nonspecific nature of these symptoms. A systematic approach to diagnosing acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is essential prior to offering therapies. This review offers an overview of current definitions, diagnostic algorithms and medical therapies available for the management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Antimicrobial use for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is substantial and carries a major impact on regional resistance patterns.
authors.affiliation: Henry Ford Health System , Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery , 2799 West Grand Boulevard, K8 Detroit, MI 48202, USA. mzachar1@hfhs.org
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Zacharek
authors.forename: Preeti N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Malani
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Benninger
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents