Search results for "Sinusitis"
Inappropriate outpatient antibiotics linked to adverse drug events, excess health care costs
Prescriptions of antibiotics to U.S. adults with viral respiratory infections were associated with diarrhea, vulvovaginal candidiasis/vaginitis, and allergies, while use of an inappropriate antibiotic for bacterial infections was associated with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/4.htm
15 Nov 2022
Guideline updates recommendations to manage adult rhinosinusitis
A new guideline updated recommendations to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of adult acute rhinosinusitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/2.htm
7 Apr 2015
Sniffing out smell disorders
Awareness and early diagnosis are key to improving outcomes in cases of like anosmia and hyposmia, experts say.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/sniffing-out-smell-disorders.htm
1 Mar 2019
Intranasal corticosteroids may help symptoms in acute sinusitis
Intranasal corticosteroids may help relieve symptoms in acute sinusitis, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/4.htm
22 May 2012
New info on common outpatient infections
Expert offers recommendations on UTIs, sinusitis and MRSA.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/infections.htm
1 Jul 2008
Amoxicillin no better than placebo for symptom relief in uncomplicated acute sinusitis
Amoxicillin did not reduce symptoms of sinusitis compared with placebo, according to a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/6.htm
28 Feb 2012
Induction of oral steroids before topical steroids may help chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Jantoven and other meds recalledNew home health rules to be enforced starting April 1
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/6.htm
1 Mar 2011
Solving mysterious chronic cough cases
Chronic cough is the third most common reason for ambulatory care visits, but not all affected patients can receive specialist care. A few pearls can help uncover the origins of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/solving-mysterious-chronic-cough-cases.htm
1 Jul 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent rhinorrhea, frontal headache
A 45-year-old woman is evaluated for 4-month history of persistent rhinorrhea, frontal headache, loss of smell, and malaise. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2022
Top 10 medical myths, busted
Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019