Lower respiratory tract illness
In otherwise healthy individuals no antibiotic treatment.
In non-responsive cases. Following sputum sample.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
If penicillin allergic, prescribe clarithromycin.
See BNFc for dose and duration.
See BNFc for dose and duration.
See BNFc for dose and duration.
See BNFc for dose and duration.
Prescribing Notes:
- The vast majority of respiratory tract illness is self-limiting. Purulent sputum alone is not a marker for antibiotic treatment.
- Patients suffering recurrent episodes should be referred for further investigation.
History Notes
15/01/2024
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
If penicillin allergic, prescribe clarithromycin.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Refer to BNFc for dose and duration.
Prescribing Notes:
- The vast majority of respiratory tract illness is self-limiting. Purulent sputum alone is not a marker for antibiotic treatment. Patients suffering recurrent episodes should be referred for further investigation.
- Most infective exacerbations of asthma are viral and do not require antibiotics.
History Notes
15/01/2024
East Region Formulary content agreed.