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My doctor explained that this might shorten my cough by a day but really would do no more. One day is not worth the hassle and cost of antibiotics, so I just used cough medicine.
I guess acute bronchitis usually goes away in a couple of weeks, so my doctor suggested I treat my symptoms at home. But it's been about a month and I'm still coughing and feeling bad.
We are going to try some antibiotics. Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. I'm worried that I might be sick with something other than acute bronchitis. My cough is pretty bad, and I think antibiotics could help me relieve it.
I'm willing to take the risk that antibiotics won't work the next time I really need them. Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now. How sure do you feel right now about your decision? Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision. Will antibiotics help you feel better faster when you have acute bronchitis?
Can home treatment relieve most symptoms of acute bronchitis? Is there anyone who can benefit from taking antibiotics for acute bronchitis? Can you take antibiotics as often as you feel you need to and still have them work every time?
Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to you? Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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Updated visitor guidelines. Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Get the facts. Your options Take antibiotics for acute bronchitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try home treatment instead. Key points to remember Bronchitis is usually caused by a virus and often follows a cold or flu. Antibiotics usually do not help acute bronchitis, and they may be harmful. Experts recommend that you not use antibiotics to try to relieve symptoms of acute bronchitis if you have no other health problems.
Taking antibiotics too often or when you don't need them can be harmful. Not taking the full course of antibiotics when your doctor prescribes them also can be harmful. The medicine may not work the next time you take it when you really do need it. This is called antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics may help prevent complications from acute bronchitis in people who have other problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD , other long-term breathing problems such as asthma or cystic fibrosis , or heart failure.
What is acute bronchitis? What causes acute bronchitis? What are the risks of acute bronchitis? If you have no other health problems, acute bronchitis poses little risk. It's most likely to develop if you have a long-term chronic disease, such as: COPD. Cystic fibrosis. Heart failure. Treatment for people with these health problems depends on their condition.
How well do antibiotics work to treat acute bronchitis? How can you treat acute bronchitis without antibiotics? Here are some things you can try that may help you feel better: Relieve your cough by drinking fluids, using cough drops, and avoiding things like smoke that can irritate your lungs. Get enough rest so that your body has the energy it needs to fight the virus.
You'll feel better sooner if you rest more than usual while you have acute bronchitis. Try over-the counter medicines such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve fever and body aches.
Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. Be safe with medicines. Cancel Subscribe. Toggle navigation McMaster University info mcmasteroptimalaging. Back Evidence Summary. What is an Evidence Summary? Key messages from scientific research that's ready to be acted on Got It, Hide this. Review questions In people with acute bronchitis, do antibiotics improve symptoms?
Background Acute bronchitis, or acute cough, can last for up to 8 weeks. How the review was done The researchers did a systematic review , searching for studies available up to January What the researchers found The quality of evidence was generally good.
Conclusions In people with acute bronchitis, antibiotics reduce duration of cough and feelings of illness by half a day. View Clinician article. Related Topics Colds, cough and flu Lung conditions Prescription drug safety.
Placebo A harmless, inactive, and simulated treatment. Randomized controlled trials Studies where people are assigned to one of the treatments purely by chance. Systematic review A comprehensive evaluation of the available research evidence on a particular topic.
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