Preparations from Echinacea purpurea are among the most widely used herbal medicines.
Most uses of E. purpurea are based on the reported immunological properties. A series of …

Background Most patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) are treated with antibiotics. However the value of their use remains uncertain. Some …

Guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia were issued on behalf of
the Infectious Diseases Society of America in April 1998. The present version represents a …

Background Pelargonium sidoides (P. sidoides), also known as Umckaloabo, is a herbal
remedy thought to be effective in the treatment of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) …

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a substantial threat to public health. Safe and
effective alternatives are required to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing …

A 40-year-old man with no underlying lung disease has a 7-day history of cough that is now
productive of purulent sputum and mild shortness of breath with exertion. He reports no …

The following principles of appropriate antibiotic use for adults with acute bronchitis apply to
immunocompetent adults without complicating comorbid conditions, such as chronic lung or …

As the ultimate consumers, patients play an important role in the emergence, spread and
control of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Improved knowledge of antibiotics and the …

Acute bronchitis is an acute cough illness in otherwise healthy adults that usually lasts 1 to 3
weeks. This review describes the pathophysiology of the condition and provides a practical …

Antimicrobial use is the major determinant in the development of resistance. Many
parameters of importance for optimal quality of antimicrobial therapy have already been …