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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2007;50(4):328-334. Published online April 15, 2007.

The management of sinusitis in children

Manyong MY Han¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sungnam, Korea

Correspondence Manyong MY Han ,Email: drmesh@cha.ac.kr

Abstract

Sinusitis is a common medical problem in children. The prevalence of penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae infection has been increased during the last decade. The medical management is based on the choice of antimicrobial agents. This article reviews current literatures on the management of acute bacterial sinusitis and chronic sinusitis, with an emphasis on penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae infection. This article also explores the potential pathophysiologic mechanisms of chronic sinusitis.

Keywords :Sinusitis , Management , Streptococcus pneumoniae , Chronic sinusitis