The Management of Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: Practical Guidelines for Outpatient Care

This text is a guide to the management of acute respiratory infections in children under five years of age. It offers detailed instructions on recognition of the symptoms of respiratory infections and selection of appropriate treatment, including referral to hospital, antibiotic treatment and care at home. It is based on two case managment charts, fold-out versions of which are included. The first part deals with the management of pneumonia, wheezing, coughs and colds, while the second part covers ear infections and sore throats. Also included are guidelines for the management of measles, pertussis and diptheria in the under-fives.