The adjusted antibiotic prescribing rate for ARI visits was 58 percent for Teladoc and 55 percent for office visits. The researchers also added that both the office and telemedicine visit had high rates of inappropriate prescribing for conditions like bronchitis.
Source: Amelia Shoemark. 'Motile' (or moving) cilia are found in the lungs, respiratory tract and middle ear. These cilia have a rhythmic waving or beating motion (see right). They work, for instance, to keep the airways clear of mucus and dirt, allowing us to breathe easily and without irritation. They also help propel sperm.
Ciliated cells are present in the trachea and bronchi of out respiratory system. Their function is to use their cilia to move the mucus up the trachea to the throat. The mucus traps bacteria and dust particles. When it reaches the throat, mucus is swallowed to the stomach where the acid kills the bacteria.