These parameters were developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters,
representing the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; the American …

iral upper respiratory infections are the most common organic condition presenting to the
primary practitioner who cares for children. It has been recognized recently that most …

OBJECTIVE: Sinusitis is a rare cause of intracranial infection in children. While intracranial
complications of sinusitis are rare, the morbidity and mortality remain high. Subdural …

Clinical practice guidelines for the management of acute sinusitis in children have been
published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Of note is that in this document, a brief …

Acute paranasal sinus infection in children is often diagnosed clinically without the need for
radiographic confirmation. Most cases have a favorable outcome following appropriate …

BACKGROUND: Many studies have demonstrated a rise in computed tomography (CT)
utilization in children's hospitals. However, CT utilization may be declining, perhaps due to …

Sinusitis in children is a common problem. The diagnosis of both acute and chronic
rhinosinusitis in the pediatric population, should be made first of all clinically, and not on the …

This clinical practice guideline formulates recommendations for health care providers
regarding the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of children, ages 1 to 21 years, with …

OBJECTIVE: Acute infection of the sphenoid sinus usually affects both pre-adolescent and
adolescent subjects and is associated with infections of the other paranasal sinuses. Acute …

The importance of rhinosinusitis finally reached pediatricians' attention a few years ago, and
it has now been demonstrated that it is medically important and has a considerable …