Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute Bronchitis Is Highest in Younger Adults

• Main Authors: Larissa Grigoryan (Author), Roger Zoorob (Author), Jesal Shah (Author), Haijun Wang (Author), Monisha Arya (Author), Barbara W. Trautner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is currently a global health priority. Current guidelines recommend against antibiotic treatment for acute uncomplicated bronchitis. We studied antibiotic prescribing patterns for uncomplicated acute bronchitis and identified predictors of inappropriate...