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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
• Working Group Membership: Family physicians, infectious disease specialists, internal medicine, pediatricians, microbiologist, otolaryngologist, hospital and community pharmacists, epidemiologist, consumers, Alberta Health and Wellness representative