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    Respiratory Tract Infections

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on respiratory tract infections and related issues, including acute bronchitis, acute rhinosinusitis, bronchiolitis, common cold, croup, pharyngitis, rhinosinusitis, streptococcal pharyngitis, and strep throat. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only. Note: This topic collection does not include pneumonia (see separate topic collection on Pneumonia) or influenza (see separate topic collection on Influenza).
    Categories

    Treatment

    Overview

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Editorials and Letters

    Treatment
    Mar 15, 2025 — High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy for Infants With Bronchiolitis [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Jul 15, 2023 — Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Bronchiolitis [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jul 15, 2023 — Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis: Rapid Evidence Review   PtEd
    Dec 15, 2022 — Antibiotic Use in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections   PtEd
    Sep 15, 2022 — Oral Antihistamine/Analgesic/Decongestant Combinations for the Common Cold [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Feb 01, 2021 — Exercise vs. No Exercise for the Occurrence, Severity, and Duration of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Nov 01, 2020 — Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Oct 01, 2019 — Antibiotics for Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adults [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Sep 01, 2019 — Treatment of the Common Cold   DDx   PtEd
    May 15, 2019 — Chronic Cough After Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: Suggestions from the ACCP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 15, 2018 — Corticosteroids for Sore Throat: BMJ Rapid Recommendation [Practice Guidelines]
    May 01, 2017 — Beta2 Agonists for Acute Cough or a Clinical Diagnosis of Acute Bronchitis [Cochrane for Clinicians]   Tool
    Jan 01, 2017 — Interventions to Facilitate Shared Decision Making to Address Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Primary Care [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 15, 2016 — ACP/CDC Provide Guidelines on the Use of Antibiotics for Acute Respiratory Tract Infection [Practice Guidelines]
    Dec 01, 2016 — Interventions to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute RTIs [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Sep 15, 2016 — Croup [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jul 01, 2016 — Honey for Acute Cough in Children [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 01, 2015 — Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis [Medicine by the Numbers]
    May 15, 2015 — Acute Infective Sore Throat [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Nov 01, 2014 — Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2014 — Antibiotics for Sore Throat [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jan 01, 2014 — Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Sore Throat [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 15, 2013 — Treatments for Symptoms of the Common Cold [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Dec 15, 2011 — Common Cold [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Mar 15, 2011 — Antibiotics for Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Nov 15, 2009 — Saline Nasal Irrigation for Upper Respiratory Conditions   PtEd
    May 01, 2009 — Antibiotics for Acute Maxillary Sinusitis [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Feb 15, 2009 — Sinusitis (Acute) [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Overview
    Mar 15, 2025 — Acute Bronchitis: Rapid Evidence Review   CME
    Jan 15, 2025 — Acute Rhinosinusitis: Rapid Evidence Review   CME   Alg
    Apr 15, 2024 — Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review   CME
    Oct 15, 2023 — Chronic Rhinosinusitis   Alg   DDx
    Jan 15, 2023 — Tonsillitis and Tonsilloliths: Diagnosis and Management   Alg   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2021 — Pertussis: Common Questions and Answers
    May 01, 2018 — Croup: Diagnosis and Management   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2015 — AAP Releases Practice Guideline on Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Bronchiolitis [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 15, 2014 — AAP Releases Guideline on Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children One to 18 Years of Age [Practice Guidelines]
    Sep 01, 2013 — IDSA Updates Guideline for Managing Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis [Practice Guidelines]
    Mar 15, 2013 — IDSA Releases Guidelines for Management of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Dec 01, 2007 — Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Rhinosinusitis in Adults [Practice Guidelines]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Aug 15, 2023 — BioFire Respiratory Panel for the Detection of Viruses and Bacteria [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jul 15, 2023 — Guiding Prescription of Antibiotics in People With Acute Respiratory Infections: Biomarkers as Point-of-Care Tests [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 15, 2022 — Procalcitonin for Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Prognosis of Respiratory Tract Infections [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jun 15, 2020 — Clinical Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Jul 01, 2018 — Procalcitonin to Guide Antibiotic Therapy in Acute Respiratory Infections [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2016 — Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy for Acute Respiratory Infections [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Oct 01, 2015 — Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing to Help Guide Treatment of Acute Respiratory Infections [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 15, 2014 — Diagnosis of Streptococcal Pharyngitis [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Aug 01, 2012 — Risk Stratification of Children with Bronchiolitis [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Jul 15, 2011 — Usefulness of Procalcitonin Measurement in Reducing Antibiotic Use and Identifying Serious Bacterial Illness [AFP Journal Club]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Jul 15, 2023 — Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Jan 15, 2023 — Tonsillitis (Strep Throat) [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Jan 15, 2023 — Tonsil Stones [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Dec 15, 2022 — When Antibiotics Can Help With Upper Respiratory Infections [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Sep 01, 2019 — Treating the Common Cold in Adults [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Sep 01, 2019 — Treating the Common Cold in Children [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    May 01, 2018 — Croup: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2017 — Chronic Rhinosinusitis: What You Need to Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2016 — Acute Bronchitis [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2016 — Acute Sinusitis [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 01, 2016 — Strep Throat [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2010 — Treatment of Bronchitis [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Editorials and Letters
    Jun 15, 2025 — Family Physicians Should Generate Our Own Data and Guidelines to Help Patients With Sinusitis [Editorials]   FREE
    Apr 15, 2024 — Management of Sore Throat: Time to Update [Editorials]   FREE
    Aug 01, 2016 — Curbing Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing: What Works? [Editorials]
    Aug 01, 2016 — How to Prescribe Fewer Unnecessary Antibiotics: Talking Points That Work with Patients and Their Families [Editorials]
    Nov 01, 2012 — Appropriate Antibiotic Use: Family Physicians Have the Power of the Pen [Editorials]

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