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. . . and Sinusitis Bugs

. . . and Sinusitis Bugs Relatively inexpensive antibiotics (such as amoxicillin or folate inhibitors) are as effective as newer and more costly antibiotics (such as third-generation cephalosporins) in treating uncomplicated acute bacterial sinusitis, according to a new report sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). Moreover, while more patients were cured, and cured earlier when treated with antibiotics rather than placebo, about two thirds of the patients receiving placebo recovered without antibiotics, the report noted. The report also found that using x-rays or other diagnostic procedures is not a cost-effective initial strategy for evaluating patients with uncomplicated sinusitis. The report, developed for AHCPR by the New England Medical Center Evidence-based Practice Center in partnership with other medical organizations, was based on 48 studies published within the last 30 years involving more than 5000 patients, including adults and children. A summary of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment No. 9, Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis (AHCPR publication 99-E016), is available from AHCPR's Web site at http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/sinussum.htm. Print copies may be ordered from AHCPR Publications Clearinghouse by calling (800) 358-9295 (in the United States) or (410) 381-3150 (outside the United States). http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

. . . and Sinusitis Bugs

JAMA , Volume 281 (15) – Apr 21, 1999

. . . and Sinusitis Bugs

Abstract

Relatively inexpensive antibiotics (such as amoxicillin or folate inhibitors) are as effective as newer and more costly antibiotics (such as third-generation cephalosporins) in treating uncomplicated acute bacterial sinusitis, according to a new report sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). Moreover, while more patients were cured, and cured earlier when treated with antibiotics rather than placebo, about two thirds of the patients receiving placebo recovered...
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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1999 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.281.15.1368-JHA90002-4-1
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Abstract

Relatively inexpensive antibiotics (such as amoxicillin or folate inhibitors) are as effective as newer and more costly antibiotics (such as third-generation cephalosporins) in treating uncomplicated acute bacterial sinusitis, according to a new report sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). Moreover, while more patients were cured, and cured earlier when treated with antibiotics rather than placebo, about two thirds of the patients receiving placebo recovered without antibiotics, the report noted. The report also found that using x-rays or other diagnostic procedures is not a cost-effective initial strategy for evaluating patients with uncomplicated sinusitis. The report, developed for AHCPR by the New England Medical Center Evidence-based Practice Center in partnership with other medical organizations, was based on 48 studies published within the last 30 years involving more than 5000 patients, including adults and children. A summary of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment No. 9, Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis (AHCPR publication 99-E016), is available from AHCPR's Web site at http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/sinussum.htm. Print copies may be ordered from AHCPR Publications Clearinghouse by calling (800) 358-9295 (in the United States) or (410) 381-3150 (outside the United States).

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Apr 21, 1999

Keywords: sinusitis

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