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Antibiotics for sinusitis-like symptoms in primary care.

Authors :
Lindbaek, Morten
Butler, Christopher C.
Source :
Lancet. 3/15/2008, Vol. 371 Issue 9616, p874-876. 3p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The author reflects on the use of antibiotics for sinusitis like symptoms in primary care. He suggests that sinusitis is challenging for physicians because patients associate antibiotics with recovery and evidence suggests that antibiotics only offer minimal benefit to sinusitis patients. He argues that the time has come for an agreement between researchers and physicians on the best mode of administration for treatment in common infections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
371
Issue :
9616
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31373206
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60390-6