Search results
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.
This article focuses on acute bronchitis in otherwise healthy individuals, not on patients who have underlying heart or lung disease or immunosuppression, who generally have been excluded from trials evaluating etiology of and treatment for acute bronchitis.
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 ...
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.
1 maj 2002 · Abstract. Obstetricians and gynecologists are increasingly involved in primary care. 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.
13 maj 2022 · Acute bronchitis is typically associated with a cough that is worse at night or with exercise; lasts >2 weeks in half of patients and 4 weeks in a quarter of patients; may be associated with bronchospasm and/or excessive mucus production. Diagnosis is primarily clinical. Other causes for acute co...
