Prophylactic Azithromycin to reduce asthma

Published On 2021-10-29 12:01 GMT   |   Update On 2021-10-29 12:01 GMT
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Long term Prophylactic Azithromycin causes significant reduction in exacerbations in adult asthma patients, reports a new research.

An observational study by Aravind Ponnuswamy and team revealed that Long-term prophylactic azithromycin showed to have a significant reduction the number of infections and hospitalisations in asthmatic patients. However there was no improvement in the lung function and 5% patients had hearing impairment.

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Prophylactic Azithromycin May Reduce Asthma Exacerbations In Adults, Finds Study

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