The use of the Prospector calculator reduces antibiotic therapy in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The use of the Prospector calculator reduces antibiotic therapy in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations frequently cause patient consultations in both out- and inpatient settings. Recent data suggest that only 40–60% of exacerbations are of bacterial origin and mandate antibiotic treatment. However, a reliable tool to justify prescrib...

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Main Authors: Marcin Paprocki, Szymon Żwirowski, Krzysztof Kuziemski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
COPD exacerbation
Antibiotics
Calculator
C-reactive protein
Eosinophil blood count
Oral glucocorticosteroids
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85388-2
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