The Role of Macrolides in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Joint Authors
Figueiredo, Bruna de Campos Guimarães e
Ibiapina, Cássio da Cunha
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The present study aims at reviewing the main publications on the use of macrolides as immunomodulators in patients with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
Source of Data.
The Medline database was our source of data for this research carried out until June 2011, using the key words: macrolides and bronchiectasis, while searching for original articles and reviews.
Summary of Data.
Seven clinical studies that evaluated the action of the macrolides in patients with bronchiectasis were found.
There was the sputum volume, reduction in pulmonary exacerbation frequency, and in the use of antimicrobial treatment, in addition to pulmonary function improvement.
Conclusions.
Anti-inflammatory action and immunomodulatory effects can be attributed to macrolides when administered in low doses and on the long term.
This use has been well established both in diffuse panbronchiolitis and in cystic fibrosis.
Evidence indicates possible benefits in bronchiectasis.
Future studies are needed, though, to establish the ideal dose and treatment duration and to understand the implications in the generation of microbial resistance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Figueiredo, Bruna de Campos Guimarães e& Ibiapina, Cássio da Cunha. 2011. The Role of Macrolides in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Pulmonary Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495911
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Figueiredo, Bruna de Campos Guimarães e& Ibiapina, Cássio da Cunha. The Role of Macrolides in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Pulmonary Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495911
American Medical Association (AMA)
Figueiredo, Bruna de Campos Guimarães e& Ibiapina, Cássio da Cunha. The Role of Macrolides in Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Pulmonary Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495911