Reducing antibiotic overuse with decision support
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a tool to help doctors decide when antibiotics are truly needed for lung infections like bronchitis or pneumonia. It may help you avoid unnecessary antibiotics and their side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are being seen in the emergency department or have been admitted to a hospital team.
- You have symptoms like a cough, shortness of breath, or rapid breathing that doctors think might be a lung infection.
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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