SANTISSIMA TRINIDAD HOSPITAL

PINAGBAKAHAN CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN

TEL (044) 791 -7331

CLINICAL
PRACTICE
GUIDELINES
ON
ACUTE
BRONCHITIS
 SANTISSIMA TRINIDAD HOSPITAL
PINAGBAKAHAN CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN
TEL (044) 791 -7331

Clinical Diagnosis

Cough for one week productive of purulent sputum may suggest a diagnosis of acute
bronchitis [Grade A] Fever, chills, difficulty of breathing, easy fatigability and hoarseness
may suggest other conditions.

Hospital Admission

TABLE 9. GRADES OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ACUTE BRONCHITIS

GRADE DEFINITION
A Good evidence to support the recommendation that the option be specifically
considered. The recommendation was made based on at least one level I
published evidence.
B Fair evidence to support the recommendation that the option be specifically
considered. The recommendation was made based on at least one level II
published evidence
C Poor evidence regarding inclusion or exclusion of the option, but the
recommendation was made on other grounds (experts opinion consensus panel, or
committee reports)
D Fair evidence to support the recommendation that the option be specifically
excluded from the consideration. The recommendation was made based on at
least one level II published evidence
E Good evidence to support the recommendation that the option be specifically
excluded from the recommendation. The recommendation was made based on at
least one level I published evidence.

Confinement is not usually needed

Diagnostic Tests

No routine lab tests are needed for uncomplicated acute bronchitis.

On Monitoring Response to Therapy

Prognosis is good and special monitoring or referral for specialty care is not required.
[Grade C]

Treatment

No antibiotics are needed for uncomplicated acute bronchitis. [Grade C]

Inhaled bronchodilators may be given. [Grade A]