Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Sinusitis (acute, chronic, allergic)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Sinus pain;
Purulent nasal discharge;
Maxillary tooth pain;
Face pain

PhysicalFindings

Sinus tenderness to palpation;
Illumination test;
Headache worse with bending over;

ClinicalTests

CT may be ordered for chronic infection;
Most accurate: biopsy or aspiration

RiskFactors

Sinus obstruction
Anaerobic infections

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Aspergillosis

TreatmentOptions

Nasal irrigation

PharmOptions

Analgesics
Oral decongestants
Intranasal steroids
Amoxicillin, doxycycline

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/nose-and-paranasal-sinus-disorders/sinusitis