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.
The cells lining the air tubes are covered in tiny hairs called cilia [cilia: Tiny hairs, which line the respiratory tract. They beat continuously to move mucus and dirt up the bronchi and trachea. The cilia move back and forth to sweep the mucus upwards towards the throat.