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Review: antibiotics are not effective for upper respiratory tract infection in children

https://doi.org/10.1136/ebn.2.3.77

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    Fahey T, Stocks N, Thomas T. Systematic review of the treatment of upper respiratory tract infection.Arch Dis Child1998 Sep;79:225–30.OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text

    Question What is the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment for upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in children?

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    Studies were identified by searching Medline (from 1966) and Embase/Excerpta Medica (from 1982) using the terms cough, bronchitis, sputum, and respiratory tract infection; the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register using the terms bronchitis, chest infection, and common cold; Science Citation Index; references of published studies; and by contacting study authors and UK drug companies.

    Study selection

    Studies were selected if they were randomised, placebo controlled trials of children aged 0–12 years who attended a family practice clinic, hospital outpatient department, or community health clinic with onset of URTI (non-specific symptoms of the respiratory tract) in the previous 2 weeks and who had not received antibiotic treatment …

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    • Source of funding: The Royal College of General Practitioners Scientific Foundation Board.

    • For correspondence: Dr T Fahey, Division of Primary Care, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2PR, UK. Fax +44 (0)117 928 7340.

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