Question 220 · LDEK · Maxillary sinusitis

In the case of acute non-odontogenic inflammation of the maxillary sinus, the treatment begins with:

  1. A. empirical antibiotic treatment.
  2. B. targeted antibiotic treatment.
  3. C. extraction of endodontic treated teeth.
  4. D. maxillary sinus puncture.
  5. E. modified Caldwell-Luc surgery.
Hint

Consider the usual pathogens of rhinogenic sinusitis and whether culture results are available at the start of treatment.

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