Does Evidence Fully Support Antibiotic Use for Acute Sinusitis in Kids?
Meta-analysis shows fewer treatment failures, but which children benefit is mostly unclear
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Meta-analysis shows fewer treatment failures, but which children benefit is mostly unclear
1. There is no significant difference in treatment failure between pediatric patients taking amoxicillin versus amoxicillin-clavulanate for acute sinusitis. 2. Adverse events were more common in patients who took amoxicillin-clavulanate as compared to amoxicillin. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Acute sinusitis is a prevalent condition in children, and antibiotics are frequently prescribed for
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This new data on younger acute sinusitis patients may indicate the value of testing for specific bacteria at the time of presentation in order to lower the use of antibiotics for this condition.
Bacterial testing of children with acute sinusitis may cut unnecessary antibiotic use, researchers report.