method for reducing the rate of acute exacerbations of a pulmonary disorder: use of an aerosol of a solution comprising levofloxacin or ofloxacin; method for increasing the period of time between acute exaberations of a pulmonary disorder; use of an aerosol of a solution comprising levofloxacin or ofloxacin; method for increasing the time between acute exacerbations of a pulmonary disorder; method for reducing the rate of respiratory system-related hospitalizations in a human population having a disorder; use of an aerosol of a solution comprising levofloxacin; method, use or aerosol.

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating obstructive pulmonary disorders. In particular, compositions and methods described herein relate to the use of an aerosolized antibiotic for treating obstructive pulmonary disorders including chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (CB).