GuidelinesOther guideline
Acute Bronchitis
Infection Acute bronchitis Brief outline/clinical setting Nasal congestion , rhinorrhea, cough. Major differential is community acquired pneumonia and this can be excluded with a CXR if necessary. A swab for PCR if there is a concern about Mycoplasma P, Chlamydia P or Bordetella Pertussis infections. Aetiologies/organisms Optimal antimicrobial selection Antibiotics not recommended Duration
| Infection | Acute bronchitis |
| Brief outline/clinical setting | Nasal congestion , rhinorrhea, cough. Major differential is community acquired pneumonia and this can be excluded with a CXR if necessary. A swab for PCR if there is a concern about Mycoplasma P, Chlamydia P or Bordetella Pertussis infections. |
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| Optimal antimicrobial selection | Antibiotics not recommended |
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| Alternative if allergic/not available | |
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