Use of inhaled antibiotics among Danish patients with cystic fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inhaled antibiotics are an important part of cystic fibrosis (CF) airway disease management and should be individualized to fit the microorganism and match patient needs. To investigate the implementation of personalized treatment, this study mapped the use of different types of inhaled antibiotics and adherence patterns.

Methods

We performed individual structured interviews in a cross-sectional study at the CF Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Patients with CF older than 15 years attending clinical consultations were included. Clinical data were obtained from centralized databases.

Results

Among 149 participants, 107 (72%) had indication for treatment with inhaled antibiotics. In this group, 97 (91%) reported the use of inhaled antibiotics within the last 12

SUBMITTER: Moller R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9324817 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature