How long do you need to take antibiotics for chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis must identify the cause, allergy-induced people generally do not need to use antibiotics, in some cases you can take macrolide antibiotics, the course of medication should not be less than 12 weeks.
China’s chronic sinusitis diagnosis and treatment guidelines indicate that the effect of conventional treatment is not good, the total serum IgE level is not high, there is no eosinophilia, as well as allergens test is negative for chronic sinusitis not accompanied by nasal polyps, the clinical recommendation is to use a small dose of antibiotics with macrolides, the drug needs to be taken for more than 12 weeks.
Nasal mucosal inflammation is more obvious chronic sinusitis patients, such as nasal mucosal secretion is more, congestion and swelling is more obvious, you can use the conventional dose of macrolide antibiotics for one week, wait until the condition is relieved and then small doses of long-term medication, the course of treatment for 3 to 6 months.
In addition, chronic sinusitis in the occurrence of acute infection of the sinuses can be considered the use of antibiotics, but the duration of the drug can not exceed two weeks.
Chronic sinusitis patients should never abuse antibiotic drugs on their own, otherwise not only the condition is not beneficial, and will even bring unnecessary damage to the individual.
Daily nasal discomfort, should promptly seek medical attention, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment.