Fast Five Quiz: Do You Know Best Practices for Antibiotic Use in Respiratory Tract Infections?

Mary L. Windle, PharmD

December 06, 2016

The ACP and CDC urge patient education, as antibiotics are ineffective in treating the common cold. NSAIDs may be given for symptomatic relief. Although antihistamines, nasal saline irrigation, opioids, and intranasal steroids have been used, evidence to support their use is lacking. Change in nasal discharge color is not an indication for antibiotic treatment.

For more on upper respiratory infections, read here.

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Cite this: Mary L. Windle. Fast Five Quiz: Do You Know Best Practices for Antibiotic Use in Respiratory Tract Infections? - Medscape - Dec 06, 2016.

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