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Select abx based on local resistance patterns: aminopenicillin w/ clavulanic acid, macrolide, tetracycline, or quinolone (in selected pts). If frequent exac (2+ per year), severe airflow limits, and/or exac requiring ventilation: cx from sputum/lung material to evaluate for <i>Pseudomonas</i>/other GNRs/resistant organisms.