Antibiotics, systemic corticosteroids and optimization of nonpharmacological interventions (e.g., smoking cessation, immunization and pulmonary rehabilitation) are important discharge considerations.

is a common feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Antibiotic therapy based on risk-stratified guidelines are recommended. Specific data on the treatment of AECB in the elderly patient ...

NICE has published draft guidance restricting use of antibiotics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as in many cases the treatment is inappropriate and could lead to an ...

The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know. View on euronews ...

Immunoglobulin G hypogammaglobulinemia was found in 44.7% of patients with acute exacerbations of COPD receiving triple ...

Professor David Denning evaluates timely and accurate diagnosis of Aspergillus infection and the clinical spectrum of ...

LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is ...

Antibiotic treatments typically take from a few days up to about two weeks. Hopkinson said the pope might be given various medicines, including ones that people typically take for asthma or conditions ...