Keywords

acute bacterial sinusitis, acute otitis media, antibiotics, bronchitis, CAP, community-acquired pneumonia, emergency department, pharyngitis, respiratory infections

Authors

1. Francis, Kerry E. PharmD

ABSTRACT

Annually, millions of patients are treated in emergency departments across the country for upper and lower respiratory infections. The purpose of this article was to articulate optimal antibiotic therapy for community-acquired respiratory infections. A table format has been selected to serve as a direct reference for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. In addition, background, common pathogens, and follow-up are discussed for each disease state.