Patient Population: Adult
| Diagnosis | Common Pathogens | Drug(s) of First Choice | Alternative Drug(s) | Comments | Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis |
Viruses |
Watchful waiting is appropriate in most patients as long as there is follow-up within 7 days or ability to initiate therapy prn if clinical worsening |
For severe beta-lactam allergy: |
Consider sinusitis treatment only in presence of fever, purulence or bloody discharge following an upper respiratory infection if symptoms persist for 7-10 days suggesting bacterial etiology. | 5 days |