ENT Infections and Antibiotic Stewardship

Antibiotic stewardship in ENT (ear, nose, and throat) infections focuses on optimizing antibiotic use to reduce antibiotic resistance and improve patient outcomes. Many ENT infections are viral and resolve on their own, so antibiotics are often unnecessary. Appropriate antibiotic selection, considering factors like local antibiograms and resistance patterns, is crucial for effective treatment and minimizing the development of resistance.