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Long-term macrolide treatment for the prevention of acute exacerbations in COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) is associated with an increased hospitalization and mortality. Azithromycin and erythromycin are the recommended drugs to reduce the risk of exacerbations. However, the most suitable duration of therapy and drug-related adverse events are still a matte...

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Autores principales: Cui, Yanan, Luo, Lijuan, Li, Chenbei, Chen, Ping, Chen, Yan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254503/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30538443
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S181246