Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Fever in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
β Scribed by D. Lieberman; O. Shmarkov; Y. Gelfer; R. Varshavsky; D. V. Lieberman
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 115 KB
- Volume
- 22
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0934-9723
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## Abstract ## BACKGROUND: Metaβanalyses of randomized trials have found that antibiotics are effective in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), but there is insufficient evidence to guide antibiotic selection. Current guidelines offer conflicting recommendations.