It would be helpful if MDs would read current research in the interest of providing scientific, evidence-based research for patients, but then again modern medicine is more akin to religion than it is science. This study utilizes the gold standard in research and demonstrates that steroids, which are frequently prescribed for sinus and cold symptoms, are worthless for these. The article also adds that antibiotics are commonly prescribed, even though they are also ineffective. Assume that an MD doesn't know what's best for you - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120807132205.htm