Aspects of treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in terms of clinical guidelines of different countries (bronchiolitis, bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia)

Authors

  • S.O. Kramarov Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine,
  • Ye.O. Grechukha Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22141/2312-413x.7.4.2019.178878

Keywords:

bronchiolitis, bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia

Abstract

According to the international protocols, the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections has its own characteristics in different countries. In general, only oxygen therapy and proper hydration have sufficient evidence in the treatment of bronchiolitis. Virtually all recommendations indicate that acute bronchitis is a self-limiting condition; diagnosis of protracted bacterial bronchitis is possible taking into account the relevant diagnostic criteria. It is interesting to note the influence of vaccination status in the decision-making approach to the antibiotic treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.

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Published

2019-08-01

Issue

Section

Review