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标题：Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Role of Antibiotics?
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作者：Rapić, Mirica
期刊名称：Collegium Antropologicum
印刷版ISSN：0350-6134
出版年度：2014
卷号：38
期号：Supplement 2
页码：223-226
语种：English
出版社：Hrvatsko antropološko društvo
摘要：In order to discuss a role of antibiotics, a 73-year old patient was presented, having an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to whom amoxicillin/clavulanate antibiotic was prescribed. Literature search has indicated that antibiotics are recommended for COPD patients in two cases. Firstly, they are recommended in the patients having an acute exacerbation with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and sputum purulence. Common options usually include amoxicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, azithromycin, and doxycycline. Secondly, it is also recommended for preventive purposes in patients with severe COPD having frequent exacerbations. But, still remain uncertainty on the antibiotic used in outpatients, having mild or moderate COPD.
关键词：COPD; exacerbation; antibiotics; preventive use of antibiotics