Two new studies conducted in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) address the ongoing issue of overuse of antibiotics for upper respiratory infections (URIs). In one study conducted at 15 EDs ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD An upper respiratory infection (URI) is an infection that affects the nose, throat, or ...

Purpose: Evidence on the efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the prevention and treatment of upper-respiratory-tract infection (URTI) in children is reviewed.

Oklahoma reports a surge in whooping cough and upper respiratory illnesses, prompting hospitals to advise when to seek emergency care amid rising cases of flu and other upper respiratory illnesses.

According to Davidson, between 30% to 50% of all antibiotics prescribed for respiratory tract infections ... data reporting and education to improve best practices. “We will promote evidence ...