Use of azithromycin in the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD.

作者: Aaron Milstone

DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S1189

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摘要: Chronic bronchitis is a relatively common entity among patients with underlying chronic obstructive lung disease. Typical treatment includes pulmonary hygiene, bronchodilators, and antimicrobial therapy. In recent years, the duration of therapy in acute exacerbations COPD has become shorter shorter. This review summarizes data on use drug azithromycin for this particular patient population focus 3-day single-day

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