Antibiotics in acute bronchitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: what is general practitioners' habit?
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Antibiotics for common respiratory tract infections in adults.
A thorough review of the published information indicates that antibiotics rarely benefit acute bronchitis, exacerbations of asthma and chronic bronchitis, acute pharyngitis, and acute sinusitis, although they are commonly prescribed for these illnesses. Rather than prescribing them for these conditions, practitioners should explain to their patients that antibiotics, which have numerous adverse...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 111 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997