Respiratory Tract Infections
Respiratory tract infections affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Symptoms can include a cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and a high temperature, and most clear without treatment.
Key points
- Most respiratory tract infections are viral and resolve without medication; antibiotics are relevant only when a bacterial cause is identified.
- When the infection reaches the lower airways, symptoms such as a productive cough and breathlessness tend to be more pronounced.
Common questions about respiratory tract infections
Which medicines are listed for respiratory tract infections?
The catalogue lists Azithromycin in 100mg tablets (Azee Dt) for respiratory tract infections. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria.
What kind of medicine is azithromycin?
Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. It interferes with bacterial protein synthesis, which stops the organism from growing and reproducing. It is one of several antibiotic classes used when a bacterial respiratory infection is confirmed.
