Taking antibiotics for the flu could lead to dangerous bacterial pneumonia, researchers find
Antibiotic treatment during an influenza infection actually impaired the body’s efforts to clear bacteria rather than helping the body heal.
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What to do if you get a respiratory infection
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the United States. When you get sick, it’s helpful to understand how to ma ...
HMPV virus in China: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? What you need to know
Amid the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV0 virus) in China, countries worldwide have increased their surveillance.
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Upper-Respiratory-Tract Infection in Children
Purpose: Evidence on the efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the prevention and treatment of upper-respiratory-tract infection (URTI) in children is reviewed.
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WFU and Atrium Health awarded $2.5 million to improve antibiotic prescribing for childhood respiratory infections
According to Davidson, between 30% to 50% of all antibiotics prescribed for respiratory tract infections are inappropriate ... and education to improve best practices.
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HMPV Treatment: Should You Take Antibiotics? What’s The Best Way To Combat Virus?
Experts recommend hydration and nutrition as the key to fighting HMPV, advising against the use of antibiotics in treatment.
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Clinical Spectrum of Acute Otitis Media Complicating Upper Respiratory Tract Viral Infection
Background: Acute otitis media (AOM) often occurs as a complication of upper respiratory ... and 3 later required an antibiotic. Conclusions: AOM is a spectrum of infection that may present ...