Upper Respiratory Tract
- Most infections viral
- must check ear, nose and throat if febrile
- URTI=common cold
- cough
- anorexia
- fever
- may precipitate febrile convulsions or asthma attacks
- nasal obstruction can lead to feeding difficulties
- Eustachian tube obstruction can lead to earache
- antibiotics not indicated
- paracetamol to relieve fever and discomfort
Other conditions
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