Family Practitioner Questions Pulmonologist

How long should I take antibiotics for bronchitis?

I have bronchitis. How long should I take antibiotics for bronchitis?

1 Answer

Most of the bronchitis do not need an antibiotic. In some cases (like in people who have COPD/emphysema), we use antibiotics, and the duration is variable according to what antibiotic is used. Typically, it's 5 to 7 days.