Antibiotic treatment during an influenza infection actually impaired the body’s efforts to clear bacteria rather than helping the body heal.

Two clinical trials of amoxicillin/clavulanate, 1 standard dose and 1 high dose in children with AOM showed similar rates of superiority of antibiotic over placebo ...

“Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for children ... pediatric encounters at these sites for ear infections, pharyngitis, pneumonia and sinus infections. Davidson said the program will include ...

Antibiotics must ... inside the sinuses, and sinus aspiration is not typically done due to potential patient discomfort and possible nosocomial infection as a result of the procedure.