Oral Corticosteroids (short course)

Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis

Typical Dosage: Prednisone 20-60mg daily, tapered

Effectiveness
85%
Safety Score
55%
Clinical Trials
1
Participants
7K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Prednisone 20-60mg daily, tapered
Time to Effect
hours to days
Treatment Duration
5-21 days (tapering)
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Confidence Score
88%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$40
Monitoring:$600
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$740
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOOD
QALYs Gained
0.1
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$165
Cost per Remission
$933
Oral Corticosteroids (short course) Outcomes

for Chronic Sinusitis

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+85%
Response Rate
+85%
Remission Rate
+15%
Common Side Effects
Insomnia
+15%
Mood changes
+10%
Increased appetite
+15%

Sources:

nih.gov
cochrane.org
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
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