Acute rhinosinusitis in children

Abstract

„Most of Rhinosinusitis cases are viral and resolve spontaneously. „ Children contract 6 upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) per year, on average, and they last from 7 to 10 days, but can persist to 14 days. „ Approximately 5 % of URTIs develop into acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. „ Antibiotic treatment should be given only for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. „ Risk factors of Streptococcus pneumoniae resistance : • Daycare attendance • Children < 2 years of age • Recent hospitalization • Recent antibiotic treatment (< 30 days)