Question 347 · LDEK · Maxillary sinusitis
Indicate the statement that best describes differences in the diagnosis and management of acute paranasal sinusitis (APS) and chronic paranasal sinusitis (CPS):
- A. APS always requires antibiotic therapy and CPS does not require diagnostic imaging.
- B. APS lasts up to 12 weeks and CPS produces symptoms which can persist more than 12 weeks and require an advanced diagnostic workup, including CT or CBCT.
- C. APS is mostly caused by bacteria and CPS is always attributable to a viral infection.
- D. CPS can only be treated surgically and APS is only provided with symptomatic treatment.
- E. CPS features no general symptoms, such as fever or weakness, which are typically observed in APS.
Hint
Recall the EPOS time threshold separating acute from chronic rhinosinusitis and when imaging is needed.
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