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Sinusitis and Pharyngitis

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Sinusitis and pharyngitis are infectious syndromes commonly seen in the outpatient setting in which short- and long-term morbidity may be decreased by appropriate recognition and treatment. However, the clinical diagnosis of both entities relies on a high index of suspicion, an understanding of the limitations and benefits of the clinical examination and available tests, and an awareness of the treatment options available.

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Reed, B.D. (1994). Sinusitis and Pharyngitis. In: Taylor, R.B. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4005-9_37

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