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18th & 19th Centuries Pandemics Report Part 1 - Dr Sheetu Singh Chest Expert for more information visit - www.drsheetusingh.com
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20th Century: Two Major Inventions Penicillin
Appropriate antibiotic therapy in pediatric respiratory tract infections Dr Sheetu Singh Assistant professor, Institute of respiratory disease, SMS Medical College, Jaipur
Case scenario A 6 yr old boy presents with sore throat and runny nose since 5 days. He also has mild fever. He is conscious, active and eating fine. Respiratory system examination is WNL. What will you prescribe him – • Oral Amoxicillin • Oral Clarithromycin • Oral Paracetamol & fluids • None of the above
Outline • Introduction • Evaluation and therapy • Acute sore throat & acute sinusitis • Acute otitis media • Influenza • Community-acquired pneumonia & bronchiolitis • Antibiotic resistance • Conclusion