Uncomplicated Acute Bronchitis

Figure. *Pneumonia in elderly persons, those with immunosuppression, and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( ) or congestive heart failure ( ) often presents atypically. A high index of suspicion is warranted when evaluating cough illness in these patients, even when vital signs and chest examination appear normal. †Consider pertussis treatment if the patient has known exposure to pertussis. Follow local health department testing guidelines; pending results, treat with erythromycin for 14 days. NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Figure. *Pneumonia in elderly persons, those with immunosuppression, and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( ) or congestive heart failure ( ) often presents atypically. A high index of suspicion is warranted when evaluating cough illness in these patients, even when vital signs and chest examination appear normal. †Consider pertussis treatment if the patient has known exposure to pertussis. Follow local health department testing guidelines; pending results, treat with erythromycin for 14 days. NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Proposed algorithm for evaluation and management of adults with acute cough illness.COPDCHF

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