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Antibiotics in acute exacerbation of asthma and COPD

  • Gernot G.U. Rohde*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter covers the difficult topic of antibiotic treatment of exacerbations of asthma and COPD. It gives an overview of the current understanding of the microbiology involved in the two very different diseases and their exacerbations, and introduces the most relevant clinical trials performed so far. The appraisal of the microbiology and the studies will hopefully help clinicians to make educated treatment choices based on the current literature. Moreover, ongoing trials are presented in order to highlight the directions in which the field is evolving.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication Anti-infectives and the Lung
EditorsStefano Aliberti , James D. Chalmers , Mathias W. Pletz
Pages150-158
Number of pages9
Volume2017
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-84984-084-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

Publication series

SeriesERS Monograph
ISSN2312-508X

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