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A 1 month old infant presenting with cough and sneezing, respiratory rate 40 per minute, and there is no chest indrawing. The management is?

A
Urgent referral to hospital
B
IV antibiotics
C
Frequent breast feeding
D
Oral antibiotic syrup
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e.,Frequent breast feeding Classification of acute respiratory tract infection (AI) is very impoant because each class has a corresponding treatment plan.Before going ahead for classification of AI, one should know the definition of fast breathing. As the children get older, their breathing rate slows down.Therefore, the cut-off point of fast breathing will depend on the age of the child.

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