Cough in children as a symptom of respiratory tract infections: a new look at the problem of antibiotic therapy

Abstract

The article describes the etiology and clinical picture of cough in children with respiratory tract infections. The principles of rational choice of antibacterial drugs based on the sensitivity of the main pathogens are considered. The feasibility of beta-lactam antibiotics for coughs in children is demonstrated, which clinical and microbiological efficacy and strong safety profile was confirmed by randomized clinical trials.

Keywords

• кашель
• инфекции дыхательных путей
• амоксициллин
• амоксициллин/клавуланат
• cough
• respiratory tract infections
• amoxicillin
• amoxicillin/clavulanate