Diagnosis
-H&P.
-Dx usually made clinically. No CXR needed.
Indications for Chest X-Ray.
DDx and Etiology:
Indications for CXR in patients with symptoms of Acute Bronchitis
Treatment
Background
Cough is the #1 chief complain in the ambulatory setting in the U.S.
Cough lasts an average of 18 days in bronchitis.
Further Reading
Kinkade S, Long NA: Acute bronchitis. Am Fam Physician 2016;94(7):560-565.
Chest. 2006 Jan;129(1 Suppl):95S-103S. Chronic cough due to acute bronchitis: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16428698