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Why did my healthtap doctor not prescribe antibiotics when she diagnosed me accused bronchitis?
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Only she knows the answer, ask her, there has to be a professional reason.
Answered 10/7/2022
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Most acute bronchitis episodes are caused by viruses for which there is no need for antibiotic treatment. Overuse of antibiotics has created multi drug resistant bacterial strains, not to mention life threatening complications, such as C diff colitis.
Answered 11/3/2022
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