Upper Respiratory Tract Infection- Treatment Guidelines
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, AntimicrobialsAbstract
Acute upper respiratory tract infection (AURTI) is most common public health issue and a great burden to both families and the wider society. Symptom-based therapy is the mainstay of URI treatment in immuno-competent adults. Antimicrobial or antiviral therapy is required in only few selected patients.Upper respiratory tract infection (URI) represents the most common acute illness in children evaluated in the outpatient setting. It ranges from the common cold to lifethreatening illnesses such as epiglottitis. Upper respiratory tract infections, includes the common cold, acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute sinusitis, acute otitis media and acute bronchiolitis. The incidence peaks between one and five years of age, especially winter season. In 2013, 18.8 billion cases of upper respiratory infections occurred [1]. A majority of upper respiratory infections are due to self-limited viral infections. Occasionally, bacterial infections may cause upper respiratory infections.
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