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Obstetricians and gynecologists should be adept at diagnosing and managing acute bronchitis to practice effective primary care medicine and limit public costs. We review the cause, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of acute bronchitis. In addition, we consider the barriers to evidence-based management of acute bronchitis.
Acute bronchitis was defined as an acute lower respiratory tract infection manifested predominantly by cough with or without sputum production, lasting no more than 3 weeks with no clinical or any recent radiographic evidence to suggest an alternative explanation.
Influenza is the most common cause of acute bronchitis, and influenza vaccination is the most effective strategy for preventing influenzal illness. Treatment for high-risk exposed individuals and those who present within 48 hours of symptom onset is also possible.
9 mar 2024 · Apply the key clinical features of acute bronchitis for an accurate diagnosis to distinguish it from other respiratory conditions and differentiate between viral and bacterial causes. Assess patients presenting with acute bronchitis for underlying risk factors, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or immunosuppression ...
1 maj 2002 · Acute bronchitis is among the most common ambulatory complaints. Although the cause of acute bronchitis is predominantly viral, 50-70% of patients presenting with this condition are treated with antibiotics.
22 lis 2020 · The clinical picture of acute bronchitis may include an acute onset, the presence of symptoms caused by upper and lower respiratory events, symptoms of intoxication of varying severity.
18 wrz 2014 · Acute bronchitis is a common respiratory infection seen in primary care settings. This article examines the current evidence for diagnosis and management of acute bronchitis in adults and provides recommendations for primary care clinical practice.
