Commonly prescribed antibiotic reduces acute COPD attacks
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
Adding a common antibiotic to the usual daily treatment regimen for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can reduce the occurrence of acute exacerbations and improve quality of life, reports new results from a clinical trial funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.