Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

VCU medical team recommends preventive antibiotic for COPD sufferers

Patients suffering from the chronic lung condition COPD, which is the third-leading cause of death and disability in the United States, may benefit greatly from a three-times-a-week dose of an antibiotic, according to a study ...

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Depression ups readmission odds for COPD exacerbation

(HealthDay)—Depression is independently associated with increased risk of readmission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Nov. 24 in the Annals of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Antibiotic therapy appears beneficial for patients with COPD

Extended use of a common antibiotic may prolong the time between hospitalizations for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a post-hoc analysis of a multicenter study which compared ...

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