title: The management of upper respiratory tract infections.
abstract: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), generally termed colds, sore throats and coughs, are common presentations in primary care. This article discusses the clinical picture, management, significant differential diagnosis, and specifically, when antibiotics may be required for an URTI.
authors: Surgeon Lieutenant Commander R Rennie RN ST3 GPVT, Roborough Surgery, Plymouth
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Rennie
authors: Surgeon Commander B Crowson RN MRCGP Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Crowson
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003139:Common Cold / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents