Comment Kids vs Adults? (Score 1) 377
I noticed this study was only conducted on adults. I'd be curious if the results would be replicated in children as well. When my kids were younger, they had sinus infections at least twice a year and would get amoxicillin every time. If a sinus infection would clear up on its own about as fast, there wouldn't have been as much need for the constant doctor visits.
The article says sinus infections account for 20% of all antibiotics prescribed for adults. I'd be surprised if that number wasn't over 50% for kids. Not using antibiotics for sinus infections would be a huge help in reducing antibiotics use. On the other hand, it would probably be devastating for pediatric clinics.