Macrolide Use in Preschool-Aged Children with Acute or Recurrent Respiratory Tract Illnesses with Wheezing

Lauren D. Benton, Fernando D. Martinez

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Abstract

Acute and recurrent lower respiratory tract illnesses with wheezing (WLRI) are a common problem among preschoolers and have high societal costs. Currently there are few options that are effective for either preventing or treating WLRI, especially in children without atopy. Macrolides may be a promising option for treating WLRI in preschool children, but there has been conflicting data on their efficacy. Their effect in WLRI may be due to their immunomodulatory or antimicrobial properties.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProgress in Inflammation Research
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages271-281
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NameProgress in Inflammation Research
Volume92
ISSN (Print)1422-7746
ISSN (Electronic)2296-4525

Keywords

  • Asthma
  • Azithromycin
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Children
  • Macrolide
  • Preschool
  • Respiratory tract illness
  • Wheezing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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