title: Antibiotic prevention of acute exacerbations of COPD.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, USA. rwenzel@mcvh-vcu.edu
authors: Richard P
authors: RP
authors: Wenzel
authors: Alpha A
authors: AA
authors: Fowler
authors: Michael B
authors: MB
authors: Edmond
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017963:Azithromycin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D018942:Macrolides / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D018942:Macrolides; D017963:Azithromycin