Antibiotics for treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta-analysis
Abstract Background Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is the most common reason for the hospitalization and death of pulmonary patients. The use of antibiotics as adjuvant therapy for AECOPD, however, is still a matter of debate. Methods In this study, we searched...
Main Authors: | Hai-Lin Zhang, Min Tan, Ai-Min Qiu, Zhang Tao, Chang-Hui Wang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0541-0 |
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