Urgent Bite 316 - Sinusitis antibiotic choice

A recent large study in JAMA showed amoxicillin is as effective as augmentin for treating sinusitis.  Which tallies with our national antibiotic guideline advice.  It is important to recognise, sinusitis does not usually require antibiotic therapy.   Check out the paper mentioned Savage TJ, Butler AM, Kronman MP, Durkin MJ, Sreedhara SK, Kabbani S, Hicks LA, Huybrechts KF. Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs Amoxicillin for Acute Sinusitis in Adults. JAMA. 2026 May 19;335(19):1694-1705. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.26902. PMID: 41999289; PMCID: PMC13092118. Check out the national antibiotic guidelines - Te Whata Kura   Check out the RNZCUC Research Network Check out the Bootcamp conference, incorporating the research network meeting   Check out the Research Review   www.rnzcuc.org.nz [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rnzcuc https://twitter.com/rnzcuc   Music licensed from www.premiumbeat.com Full Grip by Score Squad   This podcast is intended to assist in ongoing medical education and peer discussion for qualified health professionals.  Please ensure you work within your scope of practice at all times.  For personal medical advice, always consult your usual doctor