Antibiotics for acute bronchitis

References

Citations

  1. Gonzales RG, et al. (2001). Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of uncomplicated acute bronchitis: Background. Annals of Internal Medicine, 134(6): 521–529.

  2. Fahey T, et al. (2004). Antibiotics for acute bronchitis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (4). Oxford: Update Software.

  3. Ray WA, et al. (2004). Oral erythromycin and the risk of sudden death from cardiac causes. New England Journal of Medicine, 351(11): 1089–1096.

  4. Wark P (2008). Bronchitis (acute), search date July 2006. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence. Also available online: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.


Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: July 23, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology

© 1995-2009 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.

Click here to learn about Healthwise
Click here to learn about Healthwise
Topic Contents
 Examples
 How It Works
 Why It Is Used
 How Well It Works
 Side Effects
 What To Think About
 References