ANTIBIOTIC USE IN ACUTE RHINOSINUSITIS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

24.10.2026 "Modern Science and Research" xalqaro ilmiy jurnali 1 seriyasi. Volume 5 Issue 10

Abstract. Background: Acute rhinosinusitis is commonly associated with viral respiratory infections. Distinguishing viral from acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) can be difficult and may contribute to unnecessary antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance.

Keywords: acute rhinosinusitis; acute bacterial rhinosinusitis; antibiotic prescribing; antimicrobial stewardship; clinical practice guidelines; watchful waiting.