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Sinusitis: Bacteria
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If a child has both a cough and nasal discharge that do not improve within 10 to 14 days, this may be acute bacterial sinusitis. The nasal discharge may be clear or colored. The cough is present during the day, but is often worse during naps or at bedtime.
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The major causes of the acute bacterial sinusitis are the bacteria called pneumococcus, Hemophilus influenza, Moraxella, other Streptococcus species, and Staphylococcus. (48) Bacterial sinusitis ... complicates tooth root infection, in which case it is caused by anaerobic bacteria.
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Acute bacterial sinusitis has been present for less than three or four weeks; subacute bacterial sinusitis has been present for up to about ten weeks; and chronic bacterial sinusitis has been present for about ten weeks or more. The three may have different causes and treatments.
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Children with complications or suspected complications of acute bacterial sinusitis should be treated promptly and aggressively. This should include referral to an otolaryngologist usually with the consultation of an infectious disease specialist, ophthalmologist, and neurosurgeon (strong recommendation based on strong consensus of the panel).
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Occupational & domestic pollutants: - Certain substances in some work settings may ... cause sinusitis in some people. Common offending substances include animal hair, plastic or vinyl fumes, grain products, cigarette smoke, dry feathers, dry rot, fungus bacteria, pollen, dust and dust mites.
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