antibiotics improve outcomes; purulence plus one other cardinal symptom also supports use. fever is not requir

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Moderate"In exacerbations with increased dyspneaCOPD exacerbationantibiotics improve outcomes; purulence plus one other cardinal symptom also supports use. fever is not required (a). blanket statements against antibiotics are incorrect (c). gas exchange and consolidation are not sole criteria (d

A 62-year-old man with COPD and acute exacerbation has increased dyspnea, sputum purulence, and volume. Which statement supports antibiotic use?

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antibiotics improve outcomes; purulence plus one other cardinal sympto