ACUTE MAXILLARY SINUSITIS

Infection of the maxillary sinus is frequently treated by the general practitioner, since it is usually a complication of upper respiratory tract infections and acute nasal allergy. This study considers the bac teriology of the maxillary sinus infection and looks at the therapeuti c response to amoxycillin and azithromycin. It is notable that resista nce of Haemophilus influenzae to amoxycillin has increased. Azithromyc in proved very effective, having the advantage of a much simpler dosin g regimen.