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Managing your child’s upper respiratory infection: When are antibiotics necessary?

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By Allison Foster, Allison Barlett
| uchicagomedicine.org
Kids get colds, ear infections and sore throats all the time. These are upper respiratory infections, a term for infections of the nose, throat and ears caused by viruses or bacteria. As a parent, it’s natural to wonder: Will my child just get better on their own, or do they need antibiotics? Understanding when antibiotics are helpful for these kinds of infections can guide you in making the best choices for your child’s health. When do antibiotics help with an upper respiratory infection?
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