URTI Tx Guidelines

Question 1

Acute Bronchitis

Answer 1

Sx management (OTCs)
- NO antibiotics!! (viral infxn)

Question 2

Acute Pharyngitis

Answer 2

• Penicillin VK or Amoxicillin PO (DOC)
• IF PCN Ax: Cephalexin, Cefadroxil, Cefuroxime, or Cefpodoxime
• If PCN anaphylaxis: Azithro or Clindamycin
  10 days

Question 3

Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis

Answer 3

• Augmentin (DOC), Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
• Alternatives: Doxy, Bactrim, azithromycin
• If Pseudo risk: Levofloxacin
  5-7 days

Question 4

Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

Answer 4

• Augmentin (DOC)
• 2nd Line: Doxy, Levo, or Moxiflox
• MRSA concern: ADD Doxy, Bactrim, Linezolid
• Pseudo Concern: ADD Levo 750mg QD