Effect of Low-Dose, Long-Term Roxithromycin on Airway Inflammation and Remodeling of Stable Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

• Main Authors: Jifeng Liu (Author), Xiaoning Zhong (Author), Zhiyi He (Author), Lianghong Wei (Author), Xiaozhen Zheng (Author), Jianquan Zhang (Author), Jing Bai (Author), Wei Zhong (Author), Dengjun Zhong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is characterized by airway expansion and recurrent acute exacerbations. Macrolide has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in some chronic airway diseases. Objective. To assess the efficacy of roxithromycin on airway inflammation and re...