Antibiotics May Be Overprescribed to Children With Respiratory Infections When parents take a child with an upper respiratory infection to the clinic, they walk out with an antibiotic prescription more often than most physicians admit is appropriate, according to a study in the most recent issue of Pediatrics.
Chronic Sinus Infections Chronic sinus infections are among the most common form of upper respiratory infection in children and adults.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is the most common acute illness in the United States, the most common reason for absence from school or work, and a frequent problem encountered in the ambulatory setting. The vast majority of URIs are mild, self-diagnosed and self-treated at home.
What Are Upper Respiratory Tract Infections? Young children may have eight to 12 colds every year, with the frequency diminishing as they age and develop immunities to the cold-causing viruses. Strep throat is very common in children five to 12 years old.
Who Gets Upper Respiratory Infections? Everyone gets a cold or upper respiratory infection at some time. On average, Americans develop two to four colds a year, which total to about 200 million colds a year (child health).