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Respiratory tract infections

Prescribing of antibiotics for self-limiting respiratory tract infections in adults and children in primary care

Guidance type:  Clinical guideline
Date issued:  July 2008
Expected review date:  TBC
Reference:  CG69

Summary

This guidance is about the care and treatment of people with respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in the NHS in England and Wales. It explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). It is written for adults and parents of children aged 3 months and older, but it may also be useful for families or carers or for anyone with an interest in the condition.

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