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Bronchitis (Adult: Abx Tx)
BRONCHITIS is an infection of the air passages ("bronchial tubes"). It often occurs during the common cold. Symptoms include cough with mucus (phlegm) and low-grade fever. Bronchitis usually lasts 7-14 days. Mild cases can be treated with simple home remedies. More severe infection is treated with an antibiotic.
HOME CARE:
FOLLOW UP with your doctor or as directed if you don't start to feel better after three days.
[NOTE: If you are age 65 or older, or if you have chronic asthma or COPD, we recommend a PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION every five years and a yearly INFLUENZA VACCINATION (FLU-SHOT) every autumn. Ask your doctor about this. If you had an X-ray, a radiologist will review it. You will be notified of any new findings that may affect your care.]
GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION if any of the following occur:
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