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2. Bronchitis - Wikipedia

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   Badham used the term catarrh to refer to the cardinal symptoms of chronic cough and mucus hypersecretion of chronic bronchitis, and described chronic bronchitis as a disabling disorder. [ 71 ] In 1901 an article was published on the treatment of chronic bronchitis in the elderly.

3. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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   Sputum culture results are of great value in determining antibiotic resistance. [7] First-line treatment is cefuroxime or co-amoxiclav. [7] Third-line treatment, as well as treatment in penicillin-allergic patients, is a fluoroquinolone such as ciprofloxacin. [7] An agent active against Streptococcus pneumoniae may have to be added. [7]

4. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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   While acute bronchitis often does not require antibiotic therapy, antibiotics can be given to patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. [21] The indications for treatment are increased dyspnoea, and an increase in the volume or purulence of the sputum. [22]

5. Grepafloxacin - Wikipedia

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   Grepafloxacin was used for treating exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by susceptible bacteria (e.g. Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis), [4] [5] [6] community-acquired pneumonia (including those, in addition to the above germs, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae) [7] [8] gonorrhea and non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis (for example caused by ...

6. Telltale Signs You Need to See a Doctor for Your Cough - AOL

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   A lower respiratory tract infections like bronchitis or pneumonia. A chronic cough can also have a few potential causes. ... There are a few different things you can do to try to treat a cough at ...

7. Gemifloxacin - Wikipedia

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   Gemifloxacin mesylate, sold under the brand name Factive among others, is a broad-spectrum quinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and mild-to-moderate pneumonia. It is taken by mouth. Vansen Pharma Inc. licensed the active ingredient from LG Life Sciences of Korea. [citation needed]