Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: antibacterial therapy in its exacerbations
The present views of the causes of exacerbations and their role in the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are described in detail. The implication of bacterial infection in the pathogenesis of the disease is analyzed. The management tactic is given on exacerbation in these patients. It is shown that Arlet® having pathogenetic activity may be used as one of the effective drugs for the treatment of COPD.