Family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Is C-reactive protein testing useful to predict outcome in patients with acute bronchitis?
A recent clinical trial could not find differences between anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and placebo in shortening the duration of symptoms in acute bronchitis. ⋯ Among patients with uncomplicated acute bronchitis and discoloured sputum, the CRP concentrations at presentation are not helpful for predicting symptom resolution.