MANAGEMENT OF RHINOSINUSITIS IN CHILDREN - CONSENSUS MEETING, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, SEPTEMBER 13, 1996

Objectives: To (1) provide definitions for the different forms of pedi atric rhinosinusitis, with an enumeration of the main symptoms and sig ns; (2) provide indications for microbiological, allergic, and immunol ogic assessment as well as for imaging studies; (3) suggest standard m edical management with judicious use of antimicrobial agents; and (4) discuss indications for surgery. Data Sources: Clinical studies and li terature data relevant to the different topics of pediatric rhinosinus itis. Conclusions: Rhinosinusitis in children is a multifactorial dise ase in which the importance of several predisposing factors changes wi th increasing age. Continued study to obtain a better understanding of the disease and carefully controlled comparative evaluations of medic al and surgical therapies are suggested.