Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections in adults

Article Abstract:

Adults with non-specific upper respiratory tract infection should not be given antibiotics. Most of these infections are caused by viruses, even when nose and throat secretions are present.

Respiratory tract infections

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Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for acute sinusitis in adults

Article Abstract:

Patients with bacterial infections of the sinuses do not need antibiotic treatment unless their symptoms persist for longer than seven days. X-rays of the sinuses are also not recommended.

Sinusitis

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Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of acute bronchitis in adults

Article Abstract:

Adults who have bronchitis should not be treated with antibiotics, since most cases are caused by viruses. The only exception is those who are found to have pneumonia.

Bronchitis

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