STUDY PAPER WITH ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
⩥ Causes of sinusitis in children. Answer: Predisposing URI
Anatomic obstruction
Nasal polyps
Mucosal irritants
Sudden changes in atmospheric pressure
⩥ What kind of bacteria causes sinusitis in children. Answer:
Haemophilus influenzae (nontypeable),
Streptococcus pneumoniae,
Moraxella catarrhalis
, ⩥ Possible complications of sinusitis in children. Answer: Preseptal
(periorbital) cellulitis
Orbital cellulitits
Orbital subperiosteal abscess
Orbital abscess
Inter-cranial complications
⩥ Treatment for sinusitis in children. Answer: Standard dose
amoxicillin-clavulante
45 mg/kg/day
⩥ Sinusitis treatment that is not Augmentin. Answer: Cefpodoxime
Cefdinir
Levofloxacin