A 35-year-old woman with acute sinusitis for 10 days has facial pain but is systemically well. What is the best initial approach?...

Question

A 35-year-old woman with acute sinusitis for 10 days has facial pain but is systemically well. What is the best initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Intranasal corticosteroid and self-care; no antibiotic initially

Answer

Immediate co-amoxiclav for 7 days

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Oral prednisolone 30 mg for 5 days

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Clarithromycin for 3 days

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CT sinuses urgently

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute sinusitis