Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years
Publication Date: July 1, 2013
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
KEY ACTION STATEMENTS
Clinicians should make a presumptive diagnosis of acute bacterial sinusitis when a child with an acute URI presents with the following:
- Persistent illness, ie, nasal discharge (of any quality) or daytime cough or both lasting more than 10 days without improvement; OR
- Worsening course, ie, worsening or new onset of nasal discharge, daytime cough, or fever after initial improvement; OR
- Severe onset, ie, concurrent fever (temperature ≥39°C/102.2°F) and purulent nasal discharge for at least 3 consecutive days.
(B, Moderate)328602
Title
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years
Authoring Organization
American Academy of Pediatrics