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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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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |