Considering the patient's condition of chronic sinusitis, why is the combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate an appropriate choice for treatment?
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is chosen because it has fewer side effects than other antibiotics. Amoxicillin/clavulanate is effective against beta-lactamase producing bacteria commonly causing sinusitis. Amoxicillin/clavulanate is primarily used to manage pain associated with sinusitis. Amoxicillin/clavulanate is used to treat viral infections that may complicate sinusitis.