Sinusitis

For millions of Americans, a bout of acute sinusitis usually ends with a trip to the pharmacy for a powerful antibiotic. However, a massive new study suggests that the “stronger” option often prescribed by physicians may be unnecessary—and potentially counterproductive—for the average patient. Key Takeaways: No Added Benefit: A study of over 500,000 adults found … Read more

The End of the “Stronger is Better” Era: Rethinking Acute Sinusitis Treatment in the Age of AMR For decades, the medical reflex for a stubborn sinus infection has been to “scale up”—moving from a standard penicillin to a broad-spectrum powerhouse when symptoms persist. However, we are entering a paradigm shift where the assumption that a … Read more