Inappropriate Utilization of Antibiotics in COPD Exacerbations.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Most exacerbations are mild to moderate, and antibiotic treatment for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is recommended for patients with severe exacerbations or severe underlying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, we aimed to investigate the patient factors that are associated with the prescription of antibiotics for inappropriate indication in AECOPD.

Material and methods

This study was an observational cross-sectional study conducted in an outpatient clinic. The patients diagnosed with AECOPD and prescribed an antibiotic by a pulmonary physician were enrolled in the study. These prescriptions were documented by the pharmacist who asked the patient about the three cardinal symptoms. Appropriate and inapprop

SUBMITTER: Varol Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7752103 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature