Table 2 Treatment and Grade of Recommendation for Adults With ARS (Adapted From Fokkens et al)[3]
From: Indications, Efficacy, and Safety of Intranasal Corticosteriods in Rhinosinusitis
Therapy | Grade of Recommendation | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
Oral antibiotic | A | After 5 d or severe cases |
Topical corticosteroid | A | Evidence based |
Topical corticosteroid plus oral antibiotic | A | Evidence based |
Oral corticosteroid | A | For pain reduction in severe disease |
Oral antihistamine | B | Only in allergic patients |
Decongestants | D | As symptomatic relief |
Mucolytics, douche phytotherapy | D | No role |