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Purpose of the guideline：
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The home environment plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe management of respiratory infections in children, yet it is often overlooked.Antipyretic and analgesic medications, cough suppressants, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, expectorants, nebulized inhalation treatments are commonly administered in households when children are affected by respiratory tract infections.Unfortunately, there is still a widespread concerning trend of improper medication usage.It is of paramount importance to grasp the principles of rational drug utilization, clarify usage precautions, accurately interpret medication instructions and prescription information, and understand the key aspects of drug storage when it comes to the safe administration of medications for children with respiratory tract infections.To enhance the management of medication for children with respiratory tract infections within families and to boost the health literacy of family members, a consensus was formulated involving respiratory-related experts, healthcare professionals, and pharmacists, with parents as the primary target audience. |
