Table 57.2.
Common respiratory infections and treatment
| Common pathogens | Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial pneumonia | S. pneumoniae, M. pneumoniae, H. influenzae | Azithromycin, clarithromycin, doxycycline |
| Bacterial sinusitis | S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis | Augmentin, doxycycline |
| Bacterial pharyngitis | Group A streptococcus | Penicillin G IM, amoxicillin |
| Peritonsillar abscess | Group A streptococcus, S. aureus, MRSA | Augmentin, clindamycin, drainage |
| Influenza | Influenza A or B | Tamiflu if within 24–48 h of symptoms onset |
| Viral etiologies | RSV, rhinovirus, adenovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza | Antihistamine, decongestant, nasal spray, expectorants, zinc, vitamin C |