Testing children with pharyngitis for strep
Strep testing is recommended for detection of Pharyngitis. The percentage of children 2-18 years of age diagnosed with pharyngitis and dispensed an antibiotic who also received a strep test for the episode (a higher rate represents better performance): |
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Avoidance of antibiotic treatment* for children with upper respiratory infection (URI)
An upper respiratory infection (URI) is one of the most common illnesses, leading to more doctor visits. The percentage of children 3 months to 18 years of age who were given a diagnosis of upper respiratory infection (URI) and were not dispensed an antibiotic: |
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Avoidance of antibiotic treatment* in adults with acute bronchitis
Use of antibiotics usually is not an appropriate treatment for acute bronchitis. The percentage of adults ages 18-64 years with a diagnosis of acute bronchitis who were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription (a higher rate indicates lower antibiotic use, which is appropriate): |
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Use of spirometry testing in the assessment and diagnosis of COPD
Spirometry testing measures air flow through the lungs and can confirm a COPD diagnosis. Members 40 years of age and older with a new diagnosis or newly active COPD who received appropriate spirometry testing to confirm the diagnosis: |
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| *Inappropriate use of antibiotics has been shown to promote resistant bacteria that are more difficult to treat. The Centers for Disease Control and other organizations urge physicians to avoid prescribing antibiotics when not medically indicated. |
