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What is the best antibiotic for bronchitis, i've been taking clendamycin but its not getting any better.?

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None: Despite the fact that antibiotics are frequently used for bronchitis, it's viral more often than not. That means antibiotics don't work, but the illness can get better over time.

Answered 4/25/2016

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Treat the underlying: Cause.Bronchitis is inflammation of the lungs not infection therefore no amount of antibiotics is going to cure it unless with overlapping pneumonia! generally you will need a bronchodilator, inhaled or oral steroid depending on severity and /or mucolytics to get you better! discuss with your doctor please.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Other considerations: If you have smoked currently or in the past, or have had a cough for more than three weeks, I would suggest considering other causes as well. These may include reactivity of your airway, reflux or sinusitis/pneumonia. Your physician may order lung function tests and/or a follow up chest radiograph. Most episodes of bronchitis are viral rather than bacterial.

Answered 10/4/2016

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