Barcelona Respiratory Network ReviewsAcute bronchitis is a transient inflammation of the lower airways, most often caused by viral infections, and typically presents with a persistent cough lasting two to three weeks.
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The conceptualization of acute bronchitis in general practice – a fuzzy problem with consequences? A qualitative study in primary care [PDF]
BMC Primary Care, 2023 Background Acute bronchitis is one of the most frequent diagnoses in primary care. Scientifically, it is conceptualized as a viral infection. Still, general practitioners (GPs) often prescribe antibiotics for acute bronchitis.
Nadine Schubert +2 more
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Outpatient prescribing pattern for acute bronchitis in primary healthcare settings in China [PDF]
npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 2021 Inappropriate prescribing for acute bronchitis in primary healthcare settings (PHSs) is commonly seen worldwide. Here we describe the prescribing patterns and antibiotic use for acute bronchitis in PHSs across China.
Mengyuan Fu +6 more
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Efficacy and safety of Tanreqing oral liquid in treatment of acute bronchitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Trials, 2022 Background Approximately 5% of adults have an episode of acute bronchitis each year, accounting for more than 10 million medical visits yearly. The primary goal of treatment is reduction of symptoms.
Guilan Cheng +3 more
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Prescription of EPs 7630 is associated with short- and long-term benefits in acute bronchitis: a real-world data analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyIntroductionAcute bronchitis is caused by an infection of the lower respiratory tract, resulting in considerable distress of patients and substantial economic costs due to lost workdays.
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Investigation into the Effectiveness of an Herbal Combination (Angocin®Anti-Infekt N) in the Therapy of Acute Bronchitis: A Retrospective Real-World Cohort Study [PDF]
AntibioticsBackground: The goal of this study was to evaluate whether the medical recommendation of Angocin®Anti-Infekt N (heretofore referenced as Angocin®) on the day of diagnosis of acute bronchitis is negatively associated with the recurrence of acute ...
Nina Kassner +4 more
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The efficacy and safety of DW1601 in patients with acute bronchitis: a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, phase III clinical trial [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022 Background/Aims DW1601, an oral fixed dose combination syrup composed of DW16011 and Pelargonium sidoides, was developed to enhance the symptom relief effect in patients with acute bronchitis.
Young Seok Lee +7 more
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Factors associated with antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis at a university health center [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020 Background Antibiotics are not indicated for treating acute bronchitis cases, yet up to 70% of adult acute bronchitis medical visits in the USA result in an antibiotic prescription.
Valerie J. Morley +6 more
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HL301 in the treatment of acute bronchitis: a phase 2b, randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, multicenter study [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine, 2020 Background/Aims There is insufficient quality data to recommend the use of herbs for the treatment of acute bronchitis. Small number of randomized trials of plant extracts for this purpose were determined to be low quality and there are concerns for the ...
Sang Won Yoon +7 more
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Antibiotics for acute bronchitis. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017 The benefits and risks of antibiotics for acute bronchitis remain unclear despite it being one of the most common illnesses seen in primary care.To assess the effects of antibiotics in improving outcomes and assess adverse effects of antibiotic therapy for patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute bronchitis.We searched CENTRAL 2013, Issue 12 ...
Smith SM, Fahey T, Smucny J, Becker LA.
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