including diagnostic criteria and management of acute exacerbation of CB (AECB) in the elderly patient.

This study cohort was made up of 71.3% U.K. patients with bronchiectasis ... cultures for analysis occurred more frequently during an exacerbation than when the patient was clinically stable ...

In bronchiectasis, the walls of the airways become thickened and damaged as a result of a cycle of inflammation and infections. It is characterised by repeated exacerbations or attacks ...

Chronic bronchitis is a common disease in elderly patients. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (AECB) is a common feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Antibiotic therapy based ...