Management of respiratory tract infections in children
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The Management of Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) constitute a major healthcare burden in children throughout the world. They tend to be recurrent, often causing multiple episodes of illness within a single year. Immature immune system, the presence of genetic and environmental factors and exposure to pathogens make young children highly susceptible to RTIs. These infections are still treated with antibiotic...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nursing: Research and Reviews
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2230-522X
DOI: 10.2147/nrr.s43033