Table 1Chief Complaint Criteria Used to Identify Eligible Respondents

Chief complaints consistent with ARTI symptoms
  • Eye pus or discharge
  • Chest tightness
  • Strep throat
  • Pneumonia
  • Throat problem
  • Neck pain
  • Ear pain
  • Strep exposure
  • Ear pulling
  • Viral syndrome
  • Sneezing
  • Raspy voice
  • Neck pain or stiffness
  • Swollen glands
  • Breathing problem
  • Sinus problem
  • Runny nose
  • Fussy
  • Earache
  • Eye problem
  • Cold symptoms
  • Ear problem
  • Congestion
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Cough

Abbreviation: ARTI, acute respiratory tract infection.

From: Comparing Broad- and Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics for Children with Ear, Sinus, and Throat Infections

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