Clinical recommendation
Evidence
rating
References
Antibiotics should not be used routinely for the treatment
of acute bronchitis
B
10, 12, 13
The following therapies may be considered to manage bronchitis-related symptoms:
Antitussives (dextromethorphan, codeine, hydrocodone)
in patients six years and older
C
12, 19
Beta-agonist inhalers in patients with wheezing
B
23
High-dose episodic inhaled corticosteroids
B
24
Echinacea
B
25
Pelargonium
B
26-28
Dark honey in children
B
28
The following medicines should not be used to manage bronchitis-related symptoms:
Expectorants
B
22
Beta-agonist inhalers in patients without wheezing
B
23
Antitussives in children younger than six years
C