Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Necessary for Anterior Nasal Packing in Epistaxis? There are some discussion regarding toxic shock syndrome and infections(otitis media, sinusitis) in case we do not prescribed antibiotic, but we have to take into account the risk of antibiotics side effects including, C-diff, anaphylaxis, allergic reaction, GI irritation and STS. I had a patient … Continue reading Prophylactic Antibiotics for Anterior Nasal Packing in Epistaxis