Treatment to prevent exacerbations in bronchiectasis: macrolides as first line?

Irena F. Laska, James D. Chalmers

Source: Eur Respir J, 54 (1) 1901213; 10.1183/13993003.01213-2019
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Airway diseases

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