Azithromycin for Older, Atopic, Asthmatic Patients with Severe Uncontrolled Disease and a History of Tobacco Use. Issue 1 (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Price, David R.; Zhang, William; Zappetti, Dana
• Is Part Of: Clinical pulmonary medicine. Volume 25:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Lungs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.24005
• DOI: 10.1097/CPM.0000000000000242
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1068-0640

Abstract

Abstract : Synopsis: Prior studies have shown conflicting data for the efficacy of azithromycin for chronic asthma. A study by Gibson and colleagues offers new support for the chronic use of this medication in select populations with uncontrolled disease. Source: Gibson PG, Yang IA, Upham JW, et al. Effect of azithromycin on asthma exacerbations and quality of life in adults with persistent uncontrolled asthma (AMAZES): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2017;390(10095):659–668.