Assessment of upper respiratory infections in the school-age child.
The incidence of upper respiratory infections in school-aged children contributes to absenteeism and interferes with the learning process. It is, therefore, important to identify the underlying conditions and determine the appropriate actions for health care and education. The following protocol is designed to aid school nurse practitioners in their assessment of the child with upper respiratory complaints.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology