1012 Use of antimicrobials to treat acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, asthma and COPD

Tuesday, 7 December 2010: 12:35 - 13:00
Eric Bateman, MBChB, MD, FRCP, DCH , Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Learning Objectives:
To explain the underlying triggers and pathomechanisms of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, asthma and COPD

To clarify the role of antibiotics in the management of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, asthma and COPD

To explain the evidence-based treatment strategies for acute exacerbations in chronic bronchitis, asthma and COPD