Acute Bronchitis: Antibiotics?

Persistent cough, congestion, low-grade fever… Yep, typical symptoms of acute bronchitis! The CDC and the American College of Physicians have published guidelines on antibiotic stewardship regarding acute bronchitis. When are antibiotics indicated? What about beta-agonist therapy? Do mucolytics work? In this podcast we will review the presentation, etiology, and treatment algorithm of this common clinical diagnosis.