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  2. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics are the first line treatment for pneumonia; however, they are neither effective nor indicated for parasitic or viral infections. Acute bronchitis typically resolves on its own with time. [citation needed] In 2015 there were about 291 million cases. [1] These resulted in 2.74 million deaths down from 3.4 million deaths in 1990.

  3. Cefdinir - Wikipedia

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    Cefdinir, sold under the brand name Omnicef among others, is an antibiotic used to treat pneumonia, otitis media, strep throat, and cellulitis. [1] It is a less preferred option for pneumonia, otitis media, and strep throat which may be used in those with a severe penicillin allergy. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1]

  4. Levofloxacin - Wikipedia

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    Daiichi, working with Johnson & Johnson as it had with ofloxacin, obtained FDA approval in 1996 under the brand name Levaquin [65] to treat bacterial sinusitus, bacterial exacerbations of bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated skin infections, complicated urinary tract infections, and acute pyelonephritis. [3]

  5. 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. ... Take antibiotics for a bacterial infection, as recommended by your doctor ... The best laundry detergent sheets of 2025. AOL.

  6. Acute bronchitis - Wikipedia

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    [1] [11] Antibiotics should generally not be used. [12] An exception is when acute bronchitis is due to pertussis. [1] Tentative evidence supports honey and pelargonium to help with symptoms. [1] Acute bronchitis is one of the most common diseases. [3] [13] About 5% of adults are affected and about 6% of children have at least one episode a year.

  7. Walking pneumonia, acute bronchitis cases are on the rise ...

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    The percentage of children ages 2-4 diagnosed with a respiratory illness-bacteria grew from 1% to 7.2% between March 31 and Oct. 5, the CDC reported.

  8. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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    Other than this and one other clinical trial into its efficacy as a treatment for pneumocystis pneumonia, [60] data on its use in both the treatment and prevention of pneumocystis pneumonia is significantly lacking. Toxoplasmosis: Yes: Prevention only: Yes: Clinical trials have confirmed its prophylactic and therapeutic utility in cases of ...

  9. 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]