Duration of Therapy in AECOPD

has COPD with sputum production & purulence. He is prescribed doxycycline for an acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD).

What is the MOST APPROPRIATE duration of therapy?

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5 days

Explanation: 2024 GOLD guidelines recommend 5-7 days of antibiotics for AECOPD.

A 2022 meta-analysis found NO DIFFERENCE in clinical cure in patients who received short vs long courses for AECOPD 🎉

Duration of Therapy in AECOPD

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