Mary is a 68-year-old retired ICU nurse who presents today i…

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Mаry is а 68-yeаr-оld retired ICU nurse whо presents tоday in clinic after insisting to see “someone”. Her physician is out of town, and you are it! Mary’s past medical history includes asthma, COPD, recently diagnosed with hypertension, smokes 1 pack per day, is undergoing treatment for breast cancer with chemotherapy, and hyperlipidemia. Mary tells you she has a 12-day history of facial pain, nasal discharge, fever and a headache. Physical exam includes cobblestone posterior pharynx, and tenderness to percussion over maxillary sinuses; remainder of physical exam is normal. You diagnose her with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. What is the best treatment option?

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