Table 1 Frequency of upper and lower acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs), specific diagnoses, and corresponding treatment, in pediatric patients that attended day-care centers or preschool estimated by the expert panel
ARTI parameters | Frequency | Treated without Antibiotics | Treated with Antibiotics |
|---|---|---|---|
Upper ARTIs (number per year) | |||
< 3 | 10% | 10–30% | 70–90% |
3 to 6 | 30–50% | 10–30% | 70–90% |
6 to 10 | 50–80% | 10–30% | 70–90% |
> 10 | 10% | 10–30% | 70–90% |
Lower ARTIs (number per year) | |||
1 | 97% | 0% | 100% |
2 to 3 | 1% | 0% | 100% |
4 to 6 | 1% | 0% | 100% |
6 to 10 | 1% | 0% | 100% |
Type of upper ARTI | |||
Simple upper ARTI (Common cold, rhinopharyngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngotonsillitis) | 70% | 20–30% | 70–80% |
Otitis media | 25% | 20% | 80% |
Rhinosinusitis | 5% | 10% | 90% |