Antibiotics are of no benefit to smokers with bronchitis

The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Antibiotics are frequently abused in cases of acute bronchitis, especially amongst smokers. This systematic review suggests that antibiotics are no more effective in smokers suffering acute bronchitis than in non-smokers