These findings add further support to the current recommendation, which is not to give antibiotics to people with acute bronchitis who are generally healthy and not at high risk for severe illness, ...

Dear Doctors: I was recently sick with what I thought was the flu. I had a fever, sore throat and a terrible cough. I have asthma, so my husband insisted that I see our family doctor. She said that I ...

usually not indicated in healthy nonelderly adults in absence of vital sign abnormalities or asymmetric lung sounds may be warranted in patients with cough lasting > 3 weeks in absence of other known ...

Thirteen primary care clinicians – 12 medical doctors and 1 nurse practitioner – were recruited from 3 Brigham and Women's Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network-clinics in Boston. The clinics ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Although they are similar, pneumonia often causes more severe symptoms than bronchitis. You can take antibiotics to treat bacterial pneumonia, but they do not ...

Is that lingering cough just a cold or something more? With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis. Knowing the difference is vital ...

About one in 20 people experience bronchitis every year, despite it being a respiratory infection no one wants. Its most common symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, low fever, fatigue, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute bronchitis both cause lung irritation and inflammation. They can trigger similar symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, and fatigue. Acute ...

Respiratory infections among young children have been on the rise since the school year began in August, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the past six ...