Evaluation and optimization of antibiotic usage in upper respiratory tract infections in children at a tertiary care outpatient department: A clinical audit.

Introduction: Inappropriate antibiotic (ab)use contributes to antimicrobial resistance. Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is the most common reason for antibiotic prescription in an outpatient department (OPD). Several factors influence the high and unjustified antibiotic use in a common ailment.