title: Management of acute lower respiratory infections.
abstract: Acute lower respiratory infections are important causes of mortality and morbidity in Australia. Assessment, diagnosis and management in general practice can be improved by using very simple clinical protocols to identify serious problems early, to reduce reliance on investigations and overuse of antibiotics, and to involve the patients more in their own management.
authors.affiliation: School of Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000996:Antitussive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003371:Cough / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000996:Antitussive Agents