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Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis

Verghese A, Ismail HM

Postgraduate medicine, 1994

Abstract

Preview Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis cause considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly in the elderly. Effective antimicrobial therapy results in fewer hospitalizations for respiratory failure and better resolution of symptoms. However, there is growing concern regarding treatment failures caused by resistant organisms. The authors therefore describe the activity of pharmacologic agents from different classes and indicate which ones may be considered primary treatment for this serious condition.

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