The basic principles of medical therapy of acute sinusitis are to control infection, facilitate ventilation and drainage of sinus cavity, reduce inflammatory phenomena and improve mucociliary function. Selected antimicrobial agents, topical and systemic nasal decongestants, short course of oral steroids and ancillary empirical measures are indicated. Double blind controlled clinical studies aimed to evaluate the cost/benefit of different treatments are recommended.
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Univ Wisconsin, Dept Pediat, Sch Med & Publ Hlth, Div Pediat Infect Dis, Madison, WI 53706 USAUniv Wisconsin, Dept Pediat, Sch Med & Publ Hlth, Div Pediat Infect Dis, Madison, WI 53706 USA