CPG

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis

PUBLISHED: December 2000	REVISED:January 2008
TOPIC: Upper respiratory tract infections	SCOPE: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
ABSTRACT: Sinusitis is one of the most common conditions that primary care physicians encounter. This guideline helps to accurately differentiate between bacterial and viral sinusitis and between chronic and acute sinusitis. The guideline makes recommendations for treatment, follow-up, and referral.
TARGET POPULATION: Adults and children older than 6 weeks
EXCLUSIONS: • Less than 6 weeks old • Immunocompromised or severe underlying systemic disease • Complications of acute bacterial sinusitis • Hospital acquired sinusitis

Summary: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Adults

Summary: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children

Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Family Physicians
Infectious Disease Specialists
Internal Medicine
Pediatricians
Microbiologist
Otolaryngologist
Hospital and Community Pharmacists
Epidemiologist
Consumers
Alberta Health and Wellness representative