
RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN: CLINICAL FEATURES, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT
Yakubova Sayyoraxon Qayumjon qizi , Andijan State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan.Abstract
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are among the most frequent causes of childhood morbidity and remain a leading contributor to pediatric hospital admissions worldwide. This article reviews the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and preventive measures for RTIs in children, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to reduce disease burden.
Keywords
Pediatrics, respiratory tract infections, children, diagnosis, treatment, prevention
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