Between 1 in 100 and 5 in 100 people are diagnosed with having sinusitis every year.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Dubreuil C, Gehanno P, Goldstein F, et al.
Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis in adults outpatients: comparison of a five versus ten day-course of cefuroxime axetil.
Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses. 2001; 31: 70-78.

 

 

 

 

 

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About 1 in 200 people who have a cold will go on to get sinusitis.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Low DE, Desrosiers M, McSherry J, et al.
A practical guide for the diagnosis and treatment of acute sinusitis.
Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1997; 156: 1-14.

 

 

 

 

 

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