Monday Jul 29, 2024

Bronchitis with Prolonged Cough: Do Antibiotics Help? - Frankly Speaking Ep 391

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
 
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-391

Overview: Cough is a frustrating complaint for patients and often leads to a prescription for antibiotics. Discover new data that reveals the ineffectiveness of antibiotics in treating acute bronchitis. Come away with valuable insights to enhance your practice and make informed treatment decisions, improving patient care and outcomes.

Episode resource links:

  • Merenstein DJ, Barrett B, Ebell MH. Antibiotics Not Associated with Shorter Duration or Reduced Severity of Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. J Gen Intern Med. Published online April 15, 2024. doi:10.1007/s11606-024-08758-y

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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