Long-term treatment with low-dose azithromycin reduces cough, sputum production and exacerbations in patients with idiopathic diffuse bronchiectasis

V. Velea, P. R. Burgel, D. J. Dusser (Paris, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Bronchiectasis
Session: Bronchiectasis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4337
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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