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ResumenLa bronquitis aguda es una enfermedad inflamatoria de la vía aérea de mayor calibre que aparece con mayor frecuencia en los meses fríos, afectando hasta a un 5 % de la población adulta. Clínicamente se caracteriza por la tos, pudiendo asociarse a expectoración purulenta y existiendo en algunos casos hiperreactividad bronquial autolimitada. No se recomienda el uso sistemático de antibióticos para su tratamiento.
Abstract
Protocol diagnosis and empirical treatment of acute bronchitisAcute bronchitis is an inflammatory disease of the highest caliber area that appears most frequently in cold months, affecting up to 5 % of the adult population. Clinically characterized by cough, may be associated with purulent sputum, and in some cases self-limiting existing bronchial hyperreactivity. Systemic antibiotics for treatment is not recommended.
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