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My 3.5mnth old is on albuterol for bronchilitis. shouldnt he be on antibiotics to prevent it from turning into bronchitis?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

No, but possibly Yes: Bronchitis: inflamation of the bronchial tubes, an internal reaction; can be from inhaled particles or any irritant individual is reacting to, including possible virus (not living, so antibiotic useless) &/or bacteria. If bacteria, often green phlegm from wbcs eating & killing bacteria. Antibiotics means "against-life", only 8 groups available, only work short term & select out resistant bacteria.

Answered 2/26/2013

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

No, but possibly Yes: Bronchitis: inflamation of the bronchial tubes, an internal reaction; can be from any irritation individual is reacting to; including inhaled particles, possible virus (not living, so antibiotic useless) &/or bacteria. If bacteria, often green phlegm from wbcs eating & killing bacteria. Antibiotics means "against-life", only 8 groups available, only work short term & select out resistant bacteria.

Answered 12/15/2012

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