Bronchitis (Acute)

Management of acute chest infections.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
RespiratoryGeneral Practice

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Chest infections - adult
National
NICE guideline [CG69]
National
NICE guideline [NG120]: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
National
NICE guideline [NG9]
National
Acute Cough Due to Acute Bronchitis in Immunocompetent Adult Outpatients: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report
Local
Chronic Cough Due to Acute Bronchitis: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Local
NICE clinical guideline 47: Fever in under 5s: assessment and initial management
Local
NICE clinical guideline 69: Respiratory tract infections – antibiotic prescribing
Local