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Acute cough illness (acute bronchitis)

Published Date:

4/16/08

Source:

Get smart : know when antibiotics work

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English

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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Description:

Principles apply to the appropriate treatment of cough illness lasting less than 3 weeks in otherwise healthy adults.

Greater than 90% of cases of acute cough illness are non-bacterial.

Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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