Chronic bronchitis is a common disease in elderly patients. Acute exacerbation ... Respiratory fluoroquinolone antibiotics play an important role in the current AECB treatment guidelines.

The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (CB ... diagnostic criteria and management of acute exacerbation of CB (AECB) in the elderly patient.

Residents in the Tri-State area experiencing a persistent cough may be dealing with bronchitis, a common illness that often follows a cold or flu.

In a new study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers have explored the possibility of treating acute, ...

Early-life infection burden is associated with an increased risk for later moderate-to-severe infections and systemic antibiotic treatments to age 10 or 13 years.

Azithromycin is a versatile antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those affecting the ...

A fresh case of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been confirmed in Puducherry, involving a child, as announced by a se ...

How many cases of HMPV has India reported? The answer is: more than 15. Meanwhile, China said, “...the increase of reports ...

A meta-analysis of the major post-intervention complications of peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscesses occurring after appendicectomy or antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ...

Kashmir's leading scientist and gastroenterologist, Prof M Sultran Khuroo writes about the evolution of the Human ...

A groundbreaking UK study in The Lancet has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in ...

Sydney researchers have found that Levofloxacin substantially reduces risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This discovery offers new hope against a disease that infects more than 400,000 people ...