Give abx x5 7 days Use controversial but indicated in pts who require ventilation invasive or not When indicated e g uarr sputum purulence volume dyspnea can darr recovery time hospitalization duration darr early relapse risk tx failure B duration 5 days

By rray, 29 January, 2024
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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 evaluat
Use of procalcitonin to guide abx tx not recommended if CRP low may consider withholding abx though more data needed
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<b>Give abx x5-7 days.</b> Use controversial but indicated in pts who require ventilation (invasive or not). When indicated (e.g., &uarr;sputum purulence/volume, dyspnea), can &darr; recovery time/hospitalization duration, &darr; early relapse risk/tx failure [B]; duration: 5 days [B].