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This is an otherwise healthy, well appearing patient presenting with uncomplicated bronchitis. Patient is non-toxic and well hydrated. I have reviewed the vital signs and there is no evidence of [***clinically significant hypoxia]. [***I have low clinical suspicion for pneumonia, meningitis or other significant bacterial disease. Patient will be treated with outpatient supportive care; no antibiotics indicated at this time. [***] Patient’s symptoms are likely due to bacterial etiology. Antibiotics indicated due to suspicion for: Pertussis HIV/Immunocompromised Malignancy Chronic lung disease, such as COPD Other significant underlying lung disease Patient is aware that the purpose of this visit was to screen for an acute medical emergency requiring emergent stabilization. Chronic conditions, including malignancies, have not been ruled out. Patient is instructed to follow-up with PCP as directed in discharge instructions for continued care and work-up and if unable to arrange follow-up, patient is to return to the ED for reassessment. Patient was given verbal and written discharge instructions and acknowledges understanding



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