Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Chronic Bronchitis

Common Pathogens

Usually viral (50%)

C. pneumoniae

First line Empiric Therapy

No antibiotic recommended

Severe Case - Bacterial Etiology

Azithromycin 500mg PO x1 then 250mg daily

OR

Doxycycline 100mg Q 12h

Duration

5 days