Upper respiratory tract illness
Treatment of upper respiratory tract illness
No antibiotic treatment
Prescribing Notes:
- The vast majority of respiratory tract illness is self-limiting and it is recommended that the term “infection” is avoided. Purulent sputum alone is not a marker for antibiotic treatment.
- Also see Ear, nose and oropharynx chapter of the formulary.
History Notes
15/12/2021
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Treatment of upper respiratory tract illness
No antibiotic treatment.
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.
- Also see Children’s recommendations in the Ear, nose and oropharynx chapter of the formulary.
History Notes
15/01/2024
East Region Formulary content agreed.