title: [Recurrent infections of the upper respiratory tract: their medical treatment].
abstract: The etiology of recurrent bacterial and viral infections of the upper airways is reviewed. Other causes of infection due to day care, passive smoking and gastroesophageal reflux are reported. A list of immunological deficiencies is presented. Some local, general and preventive treatment possibilities are proposed.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Caers
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002656:Child Day Care Centers; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000150:complications; D007223:Infant; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000382:microbiology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution
chemical_list: D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution
vernacular_title: Infections récidivantes des voies respiratoires supérieures: leur traitement médical.