Медицинский совет (Dec 2015)

Rational antibiotic therapy of acute rhinosinusitis in children

  • V. A. Belov,
  • Y. V. Belova

DOI
https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2015-1-28-31
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 0, no. 1
pp. 28 – 31

Abstract

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Rhinosinusitis in children is one of the most pressing subjects in the modern clinical healthcare. This is due to the fact that rhinosinusitis is a widespread condition that affects more than 14% of adults and children [1, 2]. The article tells about the major predisposing factors and immediate causes of acute rhinosinusitis. The focus is on the anatomy and physiology of paranasal sinuses. The essentials of pathogenetic approaches to treatment and basic principles of rational use of antibiotics for acute rhinosinusitis in children are demonstrated.

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