Antibiotics for Upper Respiratory Infections - Verywell Health
2024年7月21日 · Adults might use OTC cough and cold medicines for possible temporary symptom relief, but it is best to talk to a healthcare provider about which are appropriate for you and follow the directions. Children under 4 years should not use OTC cough and cold medication.
Do You Need Antibiotics for Your Cough? - GoodRx
2024年9月27日 · Antibiotics won’t help get rid of your cough if you have a viral illness. But, if you have a bacterial illness or a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’ll need antibiotics for your cough.
Antibiotics for Bronchitis: Types and How Long to Use - Verywell Health
2024年1月28日 · These kinds of treatments won’t take the place of antibiotics if you need them to beat acute bacterial bronchitis; they’ll just help soothe the symptoms. Further, the antibiotic will help your body fight off the bacteria causing the infection, but won’t help break up mucus or soothe night coughing.
Treatment of the Common Cold | AAFP
2019年9月1日 · Treatments with proven effectiveness for cold symptoms in adults include over-the-counter analgesics, zinc, nasal decongestants with or without antihistamines, and ipratropium for cough....
Bronchitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月31日 · Antibiotics. Because most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by viral infections, antibiotics aren't effective. However, if your doctor suspects that you have a bacterial infection, he or she may prescribe an antibiotic. Therapies. If you have chronic bronchitis, you may benefit from: Pulmonary rehabilitation.
Guidelines for Treating Adults with Acute Cough | AAFP
2007年2月15日 · Antibiotics are rarely effective for acute cough and are not indicated for acute cough from the common cold, acute bronchitis, asthma, mild exacerbations of chronic bronchitis related to smoking,...
Medications to Treat Upper Respiratory Infections - Healthline
2024年5月29日 · Nasal decongestants, cough medications, and anti-inflammatories can help ease URI symptoms, while antivirals and antibiotics may treat the cause of the URI directly.
Antibiotic Use in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
2022年11月7日 · Evidence supports antibiotic use in most cases of acute otitis media, group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, and epiglottitis and in a limited percentage of acute rhinosinusitis...
Bronchitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Antibiotics - WebMD
2024年7月17日 · What is the best medicine for bronchitis? There's no specific medicine that treats acute bronchitis itself. Over-the-counter pain relievers and cough suppressants can help relieve symptoms.
Chronic cough - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月29日 · The most effective treatments for asthma-related cough are corticosteroids and bronchodilators. They reduce inflammation and open up your airways. Antibiotics. If a bacterial, fungal or mycobacterial infection is causing your chronic cough, your healthcare professional may prescribe antibiotic medicines for the infection. Acid blockers.