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A 27-year-old male asked:

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

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Dr. Mel Goldberganswered

Pediatrics 48 years experience

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.

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