Question for developed countries: Management of acute cough
Relevant literature
There is useful literature on studies relating to the identified research questions regarding management of acute cough which could be used to reproduce those studies across several countries:
- "Symptoms, signs and prescribing for acute lower respiratory tract illness" Holmes WF, Macfarlane JT, Macfarlane RM and Hubbard R., British Journal of General Practice, 2001, 51, 177-181
- "A randomised controlled trial of delayed antibiotic prescribing as a strategy for managing uncomplicated respiratory tract infection in primary care" Dowell J, Pitkethly M, Bain J and Martin S., British Journal of General Practice, 2001, 51, 200-205
- "Antibiotics for acute bronchitis" Smucny J, Fahey T, Becker L, Glazier R. Antibiotics for acute bronchitis. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: Reviews, 2004, Issue 4
- "Reducing re-consultations for acute lower respiratory tract illness with an information leaflet: a randomised controlled study of patients in primary care" Macfarlane JT, Holmes WF, Macfarlane RM. British Journal of General Practice, 1997, 47, 719-722
Research questions on management of acute cough
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