title: Emergency department management of acute respiratory infections.
abstract: Respiratory tract infections are one of the most common problems prompting visits to the emergency department. Although many are the result of self-limited viral illnesses, these infections may result in substantial morbidity and, rarely, mortality. Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment can reduce morbidity and largely prevent mortality. Careful selection of antimicrobial agents is essential to maximize benefit and prevent overuse, which contributes to the emergence of antibiotic resistance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Section of Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D003139:Common Cold / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D014136:Tracheitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents