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Antibiotics. Because most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by viral infections, antibiotics aren't effective. However, if your doctor suspects that you have a bacterial infection, he or she may prescribe an antibiotic.
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Therapies If you have chronic bronchitis, you may benefit from: Pulmonary rehabilitation. MSN: Winter bronchitis spike: Causes, symptoms and expert advice for lung health If you have been coughing more than talking lately, you are not alone. As temperatures drop and pollution rises, bronchitis quietly becomes the season’s most unwanted “guest” but unlike holiday guests ... Medscape: Primary Care Clinicians' Perceptions About Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Bronchitis: A Qualitative Study In order to understand contemporary reasons for antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis in the United States, clinicians' familiarity with the clinical guidelines for acute bronchitis, barriers to ...
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Primary Care Clinicians' Perceptions About Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Bronchitis: A Qualitative Study Causes Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, typically the same viruses that cause colds and flu (influenza). Many different viruses — all of which are very contagious — can cause acute bronchitis. Antibiotics don't kill viruses, so this type of medication isn't useful in most cases of bronchitis. Usually, a virus causes short-term bronchitis, and symptoms occur suddenly. Learn how to lower your risk of catching viruses that can cause bronchitis.