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Posted on July 25, 2008

The new NICE guidelines for Antibiotic prescribing for self limiting respiratory tract infections in primary care: summary of NICE guidance are previewed in the BMJ today. I personally like a couple of things in this guideline (and admit to major bias.)Adults and children (3 months or older) with acute otitis media; acute sore throat, acute pharyngitis, or acute tonsillitis; common cold; acute rhinosinusitis; acute cough or acute bronchitis* At the first face to face contact in primary care, offer a clinical assessment that includes a history (presenting symptoms, use of over the counter o...

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children , common cold , cough