Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health challenge, which has accelerated by the
overuse of antibiotics worldwide. Increased antimicrobial resistance is the cause of severe …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global threat to health and is
associated with increased consumption of antibiotics. Seventy-four per cent of antibiotic …

Cough is the most common illness-related reason for ambulatory care visits in the United
States. Acute bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis characterized by cough due to acute …

Cough is the most common symptom in respiratory specialist clinics of tertiary hospitals and
outpatient clinics of primary health care facilities. In China, patients with chronic cough …

Background Clinicians prescribe antibiotics to over 65% of adults with acute bronchitis
despite guidelines stating that antibiotics are not indicated. Methods To identify and …

Background Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is the commonest indication for community
antibiotic prescriptions. Prescribing is rising and is influenced by patients' consulting …

Purpose Acute cough due to viral upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and bronchitis is
a common reason for patients to seek medical care. Non-antibiotic over-the-counter cough …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is a public health challenge supplemented by
inappropriate prescribing, especially for an upper respiratory tract infection in primary care …

Acute upper respiratory tract infections are extremely common in adults and children, but
only a few safe and effective treatments are available. Patients typically present with nasal …

Objectives: To determine the type and number of antibiotic prescriptions filled in the 28 days
following an index visit for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) generally presumed to …