Prospective study of the efficacy of antibiotics versus antitussive drugs for the management of URTI-related acute cough in children

Conclusion Antibiotics are generally not useful nor appropriate in treating acute cough due to the common cold. Furthermore, inappropriate antibiotic use introduces the possibility of adverse side effects as well as promotion of antibiotic resistance. The findings of the present study suggest that antitussives, especially peripherally acting agents, represent an effective treatment option for acute pediatric cough caused by URTIs.
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research