Sinus Infections Don’t Require Antibiotics Yet They’re A Leading Cause of Antibiotic Prescriptions

Sinus Infections Don’t Require Antibiotics Yet They’re A Leading Cause of Antibiotic Prescriptions
March 22, 2012 | Prevention | D.Mihalovic
How many people do you that go to the doctor for every little cold or sinus issue? At least one in seven people are diagnosed with a sinus infection each year and most of them receive antibiotic medications. However, the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

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