Upper respiratory tract infection
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Introduction
Upper respiratory tract infections are very common, and include conditions such as the common cold, tonsillitis.
See also
Aetiology
Clinical
Investigations
Blood tests
Radiology
Treatment
Medical
Antibiotics are often expected by patients, but watchful waiting is usually more appropriate.[1][2][3]
Surgical
Prevention
Post exposure prophylaxis
Notification
ICD code
External links
Web Resources for Upper respiratory tract infection
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
Other Wikis
Medpedia on Upper respiratory tract infection (Less technical, good quality control)
Wikipedia on Upper respiratory tract infection (Less technical, ? quality control)
References
- ↑ Coenen S, Goossens H. Antibiotics for respiratory tract infections in primary care. BMJ 2007:bmj.39357.571343.80 (also available at BMA website - subscription may be required]
- ↑ Petersen I, Johnson AM, Islam A, Duckworth G, Livermore DM, Hayward AC. Protective effect of antibiotics against serious complications of common respiratory tract infections: retrospective cohort study with the UK General Practice Research Database. BMJ 2007:bmj.39345.405243.BE (or abstract at BMJ website)
- ↑ Cosby JL, Francis N, Butler CC. The role of evidence in the decline of antibiotic use for common respiratory infections in primary care. The Lancet Infectious Diseases 2007;7(11):749-756
