SINUSITIS - A REVIEW FOR GENERALISTS

A frequent complication of the common cold, sinusitis is one of the mo st prevalent problems seen in general medical and emergency department practices. In addition, nosocomial sinus infection, particularly in i ntensive care units, is being recognized more frequently, Decision mak ing about managing patients with sinusitis is based primarily on the h istory and, to a lesser extent, the findings of the physical examinati on.