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Title
Prospective study of the incidence, aetiology and outcome of adult lower respiratory tract illness in the community.
Authors
Macfarlane, J; Holmes, W; Gard, P; Macfarlane, R; Rose, D; Weston, V; Leinonen, M; Saikku, P; Myint, S
Abstract
Acute lower respiratory tract illness in previously well adults is usually labelled as acute bronchitis and treated with antibiotics without establishing the aetiology. Viral infection is thought to be the cause in most cases. We have investigated the incidence, aetiology, and outcome of this condition.