Epidemiology

One of the most common conditions encountered in clinical practice. Acute bronchitis is among the most common adult outpatient diagnoses with approximately 100 million (10%) ambulatory care visits in the US each year.[3] In the UK, respiratory tract infections account for 300 to 400 consultations per 1000 patients annually.[4] The highest incidence is in the autumn and winter.

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