Brill, SE;
Law, M;
El-Emir, E;
Allinson, JP;
James, P;
Maddox, V;
Donaldson, GC;
... Wedzicha, JA; + view all
(2015)
Effects of different antibiotic classes on airway bacteria in stable COPD using culture and molecular techniques: a randomised controlled trial.
Thorax
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207194.
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Abstract
Long-term antibiotic therapy is used to prevent exacerbations of COPD but there is uncertainty over whether this reduces airway bacteria. The optimum antibiotic choice remains unknown. We conducted an exploratory trial in stable patients with COPD comparing three antibiotic regimens against placebo.
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