treatment of cough due to bronchitis in adults

January 2007

The American College of Chest Physicians is highlighting the appropriate treatment of cough due to bronchitis in adults.

Acute bronchitis affects about 5% of adults each year. The cough lasts up to 3 weeks and is only sometimes productive.

DON'T routinely prescribe antibiotics since bacteria account for less than 10% of cases.

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