The management of sinusitis in children.
10.3345/kjp.2007.50.4.328
- Author:
Manyong HAN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sungnam, Korea. drmesh@cha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Sinusitis;
Management;
Streptococcus pneumoniae;
Chronic sinusitis
- MeSH:
Anti-Infective Agents;
Child*;
Humans;
Pneumonia;
Prevalence;
Sinusitis*;
Streptococcus pneumoniae
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2007;50(4):328-334
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Sinusitis is a common medical problem in children. The prevalence of penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae infection has been increased during the last decade. The medical management is based on the choice of antimicrobial agents. This article reviews current literatures on the management of acute bacterial sinusitis and chronic sinusitis, with an emphasis on penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae infection. This article also explores the potential pathophysiologic mechanisms of chronic sinusitis.
