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Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis

Grossman RF

Hospital practice (1995), 1997

Abstract

Not every patient with bronchitis needs to be treated with an antibiotic. When treatment is indicated, however, the regimen should be selected carefully. A simple four-part disease classification scheme serves as a practical aid for initial assessment of the patient and as a guideline for choosing therapy.

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