Respondents’ perceived need for antibiotic treatment, perceived need to consult a doctor for respiratory tract symptoms and perceived need for antibiotic treatment for RTIs (n=1042)
| Symptoms and RTIs | Perceived need for antibiotic treatment (always/often) n (%) | Perceived need to consult a doctor (always/often) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | ||
| Throat congestion | 383 (36.8) | 274 (26.3) |
| Nose congestion with headache | 219 (21.0) | 232 (22.3) |
| Cough with transparent phlegm | 139 (13.4) | 213 (20.4) |
| Cough with yellow/green phlegm | 753 (72.3) | 537 (51.6) |
| Cough with fever | 607 (58.3) | 449 (43.1) |
| Cough lasting more than 2 weeks | 615 (59.1) | 628 (60.3) |
| RTIs | ||
| Common cold and or flu | 153 (14.7) | NA |
| Acute bronchitis | 664 (63.9) | |
| Pneumonia | 861 (82.9) | |
NA, not applicable; RTIs, respiratory tract infections.