Oral antibiotics and the management of chronic sinusitis: what do we know?

Purpose Of Review: Chronic rhinosinusitis affected 12.5% of the general population in the United States, making it one of the most common causes for patients to seek medical care. Despite a lack of compelling evidence, antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed class of medications for the treatment of chronic sinusitis, demonstrating a deeply rooted belief that bacteria are in some way responsible for the disease.