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Sinusitis (Acute)

Management of acute sinus infections.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Acute sinusitis
National
European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2020
National
NICE guideline [NG79]
National
NICE guideline [NG79]: Sinusitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Adult Sinusitis (AAO-HNSF 2015)
Local
European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2020
Local
IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Children and Adults
Local
NICE guideline [NG79]: Sinusitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
Local

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