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What meds treat acute bronchitis?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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Depends...: If acute bronchitis is due to bacterial infection, then antibiotics are usually prescribed. If there is a viral etiology, treatment is aimed at symptom management while the infection runs its course.

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Answered 1/6/2018

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