Prophylactic antibiotics for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta-analysis
Which preventative antibiotic is effective and safe for reducing exacerbations, improving quality of life, and reducing serious side effects in people with COPD?Bottom lineAlthough these NMAs show some benefit of using macrolides, they are based on a limited number of studies, and concerns remain about antibiotic resistance with long‐term use of antibiotics.