Posted June 4th, 2008 in Pulmonology
A meta-analysis of 21 double-blinded randomized control trials shows that a short-course of antibiotics (< or = 5 days) used in standard treatment for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and COPD is just as effective as longer treatment courses (> 5 days).
Source: El Moussaoui R, Roede BM, Speelman P, et al. Short-course antibiotic treatment in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and COPD: a meta-analysis of double-blind studies. Thorax 2008;63:415-22.
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Have used Duo-Neb with Nebulizer machine and Azmacort daily for the past 5 years. I was diagnosed with Asthma as a child. Now 71 years old. Lately my PFM has been 270 average. Oxygen concentrator for 12 to 15 hours a day.
Was rear ended in 1980 in a auto accident . Sustained Neck and Low Back major chronic problems. 28 years fighting and arguing with MD's over Chronic Pain. I'm just a DRUG ADDICT !! The coughing to get up sputum is now a major source of increased pain. Could use some good advice.
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