Factors affecting adherence to evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of URI, sinusitis, and pharyngitis.

Introduction: Sinus infections, sore throats, and upper respiratory tract infections (URI) are common reasons patients seek medical care. Well-established treatment guidelines exist for prescribing antibiotics in these clinical scenarios, but are not often followed.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine practice patterns related to prescribing antibiotics for sinusitis, URI, and pharyngitis.