Primary Care Respiratory Academy » Clinical platform » CPD Modules » 7. When treating exacerbations with home rescue packs, should we explain that patients should start the antibiotic only if the sputum is purulent? Is there evidence for which antibiotics should be used first and second line? Is any evidence emerging yet of any increase in antimicrobial resistance due to overuse of antibiotics in home rescue packs?

7. When treating exacerbations with home rescue packs, should we explain that patients should start the antibiotic only if the sputum is purulent? Is there evidence for which antibiotics should be used first and second line? Is any evidence emerging yet of any increase in antimicrobial resistance due to overuse of antibiotics in home rescue packs?

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