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Respiratory tract infections (CG69) |
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Prescribing of antibiotics for self-limiting respiratory tract infections in adults and children in primary care
The advice in the NICE guideline covers adults and children (3 months and older) who see their GP or nurse practitioner because of a respiratory tract infection.
It does not specifically look at further care for adults and children (3 months and older) who need investigations and/or immediate antibiotics.
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This page was last updated: 10 June 2011
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Patient
The summary of the key recommendations in the guidance written for patients, carers and those with little medical knowledge and may be used in local patient information leaflets.
Quick Reference Guide
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NICE Guideline
The published NICE clinical guideline, contains the recommendations for health professionals and NHS bodies.
Full Guideline
The published full clinical guideline for specialists with background, evidence, recommendations and methods used.
