A 40-year-old woman presents with symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis for 5 days, including nasal congestion, facial pain and purulent nasal discharge. S...

Question

A 40-year-old woman presents with symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis for 5 days, including nasal congestion, facial pain and purulent nasal discharge. She is afebrile and systemically well. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Intranasal saline and decongestants, with watchful waiting

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Immediate broad-spectrum antibiotics for all patients

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Oral corticosteroids alone

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Routine CT scan of the sinuses

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Urgent ENT referral

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Acute rhinosinusitis

A 40-year-old woman presents with symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis for 5 days, including nasal congestion, facial pain and purulent nasal discharge. She is afebrile and systemically well. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?