Treating Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1991

Description

The bacterial agents that cause acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis are primarily M. catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and H. influenzae. Ideally, Gram-stain examination of the sputum defines etiology and the selection of appropriate and cost-effective therapy. If empirical therapy is selected, the physician must consider the frequent production of beta-lactamase by M. catarrhalis in choosing treatment.

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