A 67-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased sputum volume and purulence, but CRP is 45 mg/L and no pneumonia on CXR. Which antibiotic approach ...

Question

A 67-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased sputum volume and purulence, but CRP is 45 mg/L and no pneumonia on CXR. Which antibiotic approach is consistent with NICE?

Accepted Answer

Offer doxycycline 5 days if purulent sputum

Answer

Do not offer antibiotics

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Offer co-amoxiclav 14 days

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Offer clarithromycin 14 days

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Offer levofloxacin 3 days

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A 67-year-old with COPD exacerbation has increased sputum volume and purulence, but CRP is 45 mg/L and no pneumonia on CXR. Which antibiotic approach is consistent with NICE?