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Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE Guideline

Published by: NICE

Publication date: February 2019

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Read the NICE Guideline - Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing

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