Abstract |
The effect of an immunostimulating drug, OM-85 BV, was demonstrated on recurrent infection rates in 265 elderly patients with a defined state of chronic bronchitis, during a 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Patients receiving OM-85 BV presented less infections (p = 0.005) and a significantly reduced intake of antibiotics (p = 0.02) as compared to those receiving a placebo and the antibiotic intake was significantly reduced (p = 0.02).
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Authors | N Debbas, J P Derenne |
Journal | Lung
(Lung)
Vol. 168 Suppl
Pg. 737-40
( 1990)
ISSN: 0341-2040 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2117186
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
- Broncho-Vaxom
- Cell Extracts
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Topics |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
(administration & dosage)
- Administration, Oral
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Bacteria
- Bronchitis
(immunology, therapy)
- Cell Extracts
- Chronic Disease
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Humans
- Immune Tolerance
(drug effects)
- Male
- Multicenter Studies as Topic
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Respiratory Tract Infections
(immunology, therapy)
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