Reducing antibiotic use for common breathing infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study aims to help families and clinicians use antibiotics more appropriately for common respiratory illnesses. It may help avoid unnecessary antibiotics when an infection is likely viral.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 7 months or older
- You have a new, short-term respiratory infection
- Your illness could be an ear infection, sore throat, or sinus infection
- Or it could be bronchitis or a typical viral cold
- The trial is not for children 6 months old or younger
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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