Guidance to help identify and manage acute respiratory infections
More people could be treated out of hospital in the NHS’s new respiratory hubs and virtual wards following National Institute for Health and Care Excellence draft guidance on the initial assessment and management of suspected acute respiratory infections (ARIs). The draft guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected ARIs, including pneumonia, respiratory viruses, and flu in adults. It does not cover people with COVID-19. It aims to improve initial assessments and access to face-to-face appointments as well as the management of conditions to help reduce hospital admissions.