Table 2.

Reasons for physician referral and expected treatment by Parents in 122 visits of children with URTI*

Reason for referral	Rate (percent)
To avoid complications	83%
Just to be checked	79%
To get medications	54%
Administrative	9%
Others	4%
Expected treatment	Rate (percent)
Cough suppressant	67%
Anticongestants	60%
Paracetamol	56%
Alternative medications	55%
Antibiotics	24%

*There can be more than one reason for referral or expected treatment for each visit.