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My doctor diagnosed acute bronchitis, prescribed azithromycin, prednisone and ventolin, is that normal and correct?

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Yes: The Prednisone and ventolin are for wheezing. The causes for the bronchitis include viruses and bacteria. Azithromycin is a very good antibiotic for a bacterial cause of bronchitis.

Answered 1/8/2019

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