Novel treatment options for infectious exacerbations.
Herein, we detail characteristics shared between two common therapeutic approaches, macrolide antibiotic therapy and systemic corticosteroids, in an attempt to propose an alternative treatment paradigm.
Del Vecchio
Fred
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Infectious Diseases Research, Centocor, 145 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087, USA.
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Lamine
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Sarisky
Robert T
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D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018942:Macrolides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D051193:Toll-Like Receptors / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors
D007155:Immunologic Factors; D018942:Macrolides; D051193:Toll-Like Receptors