Value of inhaled antibiotics in cystic fibrosis patients.
The authors give a survey of problems concerning the use of antibiotic aerosols in cystic fibrosis patients. They give recommendations when and how to use this form of treatment. The combination of inhaled antibiotics with the oral or intravenous antibiotic therapy can be recommended best for patients with a chronic lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Dept. of Bronchopneumology, Children's Hospital, Medical Academy, Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, German Democratic Republic.
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents