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Head-to-head oral prophylactic antibiotic therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


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SUBMITTER: Threapleton CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6534184 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Head-to-head oral prophylactic antibiotic therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Threapleton Christopher Jd CJ   Janjua Sadia S   Fortescue Rebecca R   Baker Emma H EH  

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20190524


<h4>Background</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; including chronic bronchitis and emphysema) is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by shortness of breath, cough and recurrent exacerbations. Long-term antibiotic use may reduce both bacterial load and inflammation in the airways. Studies have shown a reduction of exacerbations with antibiotics in comparison to placebo in people with COPD, but there are concerns about antibiotic resistance and safety.<h4>Objectives</h4>To  ...[more]

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