Screening Tests or Guidelines
There are no screening tests or screening guidelines for the early diagnosis of either acute or chronic sinusitis. Acute sinusitis is a temporary condition that generally is easily treated with medications and often resolves without any treatment. Screening for chronic sinusitis might find affected persons who have no symptoms, but there is no evidence that their health would be improved by presymptomatic treatment for this condition.
References:
American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery website. Available at: http://www.entnet.org/ .
Conns Current Therapy. 54th ed. W.B. Saunders Company; 2002.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswebsite. Available at: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/ .
Last reviewed February 2007 by David Juan, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
