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Respiratory tract infections (self-limiting): prescribing antibiotics (CG69)
We have withdrawn this guideline and incorporated the relevant recommendations from it into NICE's antimicrobial prescribing guidelines on sinusitis, sore throat, otitis media and cough.
This quality standard covers preventing and controlling infection in adults, young people and children receiving healthcare in primary, community and secondary care settings. It includes preventing healthcare-associated infections that develop because of treatment or from being in a healthcare setting. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS61
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Antimicrobial stewardship
- Quality statement 2: Organisational responsibility
- Quality statement 3: Hand decontamination
- Quality statement 4: Urinary catheters
- Quality statement 5: Vascular access devices
- Quality statement 6: Educating people about infection prevention and control
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This guideline covers diagnosing and managing cystic fibrosis. It specifies how to monitor the condition and manage the symptoms to improve quality of life. There are also detailed recommendations on treating the most common infections in people with cystic fibrosis.
QuikRead go for C-reactive protein testing in primary care (MIB78)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the QuikRead go for C-reactive protein testing in primary care
Summary of the evidence on infliximab for treating refractory extrapulmonary sarcoidosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Alere Afinion CRP for C-reactive protein testing in primary care (MIB81)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Alere Afinion CRP for C-reactive protein testing in primary care
Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis (TA460)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) for treating non-infectious uveitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on reslizumab (Cinqaero) for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in adults.
Omalizumab for previously treated chronic spontaneous urticaria (TA339)
Evidence-based recommendations on omalizumab (Xolair) for treating severe chronic spontaneous urticaria in people of 12 and over.
TNF-alpha inhibitors for ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (TA383)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), etanercept (Enbrel), golimumab (Simponi) and infliximab (Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra). These drugs are for people with severe active ankylosing spondylitis or severe non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis who have tried non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but they have not worked.
Antibiotics should not be issued as first line of treatment for a cough, says NICE and PHE
People should take honey or cough medicines instead but speak to their GP if it persists for longer than three weeks
Antibiotics should not be used to treat the majority of sinus infections, NICE says
NICE is advising healthcare professionals to tell their patients that a sinus infection will likely clear-up without antibiotics and that there is little evidence oral decongestants will help to relieve their symptoms.