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Acute and chronic sinusitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) can be distinguished from acute rhinosinusitis due to viral respiratory infections and noninfectious conditions by which of the following criteria?

A. Duration and time course of compatible symptoms
B. Presence of purulent nasal discharge
C. Response to nasal decongestants
D. Severity of facial pain and fever
E. Sinus tenderness on physical examination

Answer and topic summary

The answer is A. Duration and time course of compatible symptoms

ABRS should be diagnosed when signs and symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) (purulent nasal drainage plus nasal obstruction, facial pain-pressure or both) persist without improvement for at least 10 days or if signs and symptoms worsen within 10 days after initial improvement.

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