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Given the duration of the symptoms, it is most likely a bacterial infection. Since there is still debate as to whether bacterial nasopharyngitis exists, the diagnosis is most likely a bacterial rhinosinusitis.

Pathophysiology of Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

History taking for Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

Your patient describes purulent nasal discharge despite the use of over-the-counter medication recommended at the last visit. She does describe some pain on palpation of her cheek, but no tooth ache. She also describes a fever of 37.5 degrees Celsius for the past few days.

You then perform a Physical Exam