Ophthalmic Antibiotics Therapeutic Class Review (TCR)

The majority of acute uncomplicated bronchitis cases are viral (90% in adults & 95-100% in children). Antibiotics are NOT recommended for acute uncomplicated bronchitis. Several RCTs assessing the efficacy of antibiotics for this indication have failed to show a benefit; however, up to 80% of adults in the U.S. still receive an antibiotic. ................
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