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Azithromycin ineffective in treatment of acute bronchitis. (Tips from Other Journals).
From:
American Family Physician
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September 1, 2002| Author:
Walling, Anne D.
| COPYRIGHT 2002 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Although more than 10 million adults in the United States are treated each year for acute bronchitis, the use of antibiotics for this condition is highly controversial. Clinical trials and meta-analyses of antibiotics have not clearly demonstrated their benefit, and serious concerns have been raised about increasing bacterial resistance by indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Azithromycin has become a popular antibiotic choice, based on its broad spectrum and infrequent adverse effec...
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