Author/Editor		Badovinac, Maja; Nadrah, Kristina; Harlander, Matevž
Title		Vloga makrolidnih antibiotikov pri zdravljenju kroničnih pljučnih bolezni
Translated title		Role of macrolide antibiotics in the treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 89, št. 7/8
Publication year		2020
Volume		str. 446-457
ISSN		1318-0347 - Zdravniški vestnik : glasilo Slovenskega zdravniškega društva : Slovenian medical journal
Language		slv
Abstract		Chronic lung diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Despite adequate therapy, some patients fail to fully respond to treatment. Macrolide antibiotics are becoming one of the standard treating options in chronic pulmonary diseases, owing to their anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effects. Firstly, they minimise the adherence and mobility of the bacteria and affect biofilm formation. Secondly, they influence the expression of tight junction proteins and change the mucus composition. They increase antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria when used in combination with other antibiotics. Beneficial effects on the quality of life and on the number of acute exacerbations in airways diseases have been described. Nonetheless, adverse effects have to be considered. Most importantly, appropriate selection of patients is necessary because long-term use of macrolide antibiotics promotes bacterial resistance in general population.
Keywords		makrolidni antibiotiki KOPB astma macrolide antibiotics COPD asthma