NICE Guideline - Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
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.
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