Respiratory drugs and macrolides prevent asthma exacerbations: A real-world investigation

摘要

Objective: We investigated the real-world effectiveness of several drugs (including short- and long acting beta-agonists [SABAs and LABAs], inhaled corticosteroids [ICS], and antibiotics) in preventing severe asthma exacerbations by carrying-out a large observational study based on the healthcare utilization databases of the Italian Lombardy Region.