Distinguishing Bacterial and Viral Sinusitis

The chapter focuses on the challenges of differentiating between bacterial and viral sinusitis based on clinical symptoms, providing key criteria for diagnosis. It highlights the limitations of using X-rays for diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of clinical presentation for accurate identification. The discussion extends to the diagnosis, treatment, and challenges of conducting clinical trials for bacterial sinusitis, including the shift to combination antibiotics due to changes in bacterial microbiology.