An 8-year-old child presents with a 4-day history of a nonproductive cough and a temperature of 38°C. Her chest is clear, except for some wheezing. She has no tachypnea or tachycardia. The child's father is deeply concerned. What would be the harm of prescribing antibiotics for acute bronchitis?
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