Table 4 Drugs prescribed by general practitioners
Respondents receiving a prescription of | With influenza or I-LSs episodes | Without influenza or I-LSs episodes | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Antibiotics ─ N(%) | 253 (37.6%) | 172 (34.4%) | 0.90 |
Oral corticosteroids ─ N(%) | 29 (4.3%) | 9 (1.8%) | 0.03 |
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ─ N(%) | 199 (29.5%) | 154 (30.4%) | 0.79 |
Mucolytic and/or cough suppressants ─ N(%) | 373 (55.1%) | 275 (54.9%) | 0.99 |
Aerosol therapy ─ N(%) | 247 (36.5%) | 177 (34.8%) | 0.57 |