尽管大多数上呼吸道感染是由病毒引起的，还是有６０％的患者接受了抗生素疗法。这种不合理使用抗生素被认为是细菌产生耐药性的主要原因。Ｈｏｎｇ等研究了患者对抗生素的期望和对抗生素的认识。研究中涉及的上呼吸道感染包括：慢性肺障碍型病、肺纤维化、慢性窦炎、慢性耳炎 Although most of the upper respiratory tract infections are caused by the virus, 60% of patients receive antibiotic therapy. This unreasonable use of antibiotics is considered to be the main cause of bacterial resistance. Hong et al investigated patients’ expectations of antibiotics and their understanding of antibiotics. Upper respiratory infections involved in the study included: chronic pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic sinusitis, chronic otitis