A real-life comparative effectiveness study into the addition of antibiotics to the management of asthma exacerbations in primary care.

Clare S MurraySarah J LucasJohn BlakeyAlan KaplanAlberto PapiJames PatonWanda PhipatanakulDavid J PriceOon Hoe TeohMichael Thomas Stephen W Turner Papadopoulos G Nikolaos

Published in: The European respiratory journal (2021)

Antibiotics were frequently prescribed in relation to asthma exacerbations, contrary to guideline recommendations. Overall, the routine addition of antibiotics to OCS in the management of asthma exacerbations appeared to confer little clinical benefit, especially when considering the risks of antibiotic overuse.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
primary care
cystic fibrosis
clinical practice
allergic rhinitis
human health
air pollution