A member asked:

Chest xray revealed inflamation. diagnosed bronchitis. prescribed antibiotic. confused if i should take antibiotic since bronchitis is usually viral?

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Bronchitis: You are absolutely correct. This is 95-98% viral or due to chemical exposures. Do not know how to diagnose this by CXR, but it sounds as if you might benefit from obtaining a second opinion. Do not take antibiotics unless there is a proven pathogen for which it is indicated. Good luck.

Answered 4/21/2015

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