Assessment of antibiotics' use for the management of sinusitis in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review
Abderrahman Mamoun Khalaf, Omair Al Hussain, Saud Hatem Hamdi Aman, Doaa Hussain Alzaher, Naif Ibrahim Sulaiman AlOudah, Maab Abdulsalam Emam, Sakinah Hassan Alzaher, Abdullah Hatem Aman.
Abstract
Acute sinusitis is a common upper respiratory tract infection in children and adults that can be treated by conventional medication therapy to improve symptoms as supportive care. However, antibiotics are sometimes inappropriately prescribed as sinusitis is commonly viral in origin. The rate of antibiotic abuse in sinusitis in both children and adults is considered high. This study evaluated the prescription of antibiotics in Saudi population for sinusitis either in acute or chronic setting. Educational and awareness programs are mandatory. Further studies are required to evaluate the knowledge and behavior of doctors on prescribing antibiotics for this indication.
Key words: Sinusitis, antibiotics, resistance, antibiotics abuse, Saudi Arabia
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