Antibiotic Use *

The PO Performance Report rates for this topic show how well physicians in each PO did in Calendar Year 2015 at appropriately using antibiotic prescriptions for adults 18 to 64 years old with bronchitis.

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the air passages in the lungs. Bronchitis is usually caused by viruses that can't be cured with antibiotics. Antibiotics are strong medicines, but they don't cure everything. Taking antibiotics when you don't need them increases the growth and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Talk to your doctor about other things you can do to feel better.