< 4 exacerbations/year and at least 2 of the following criteria:
- ↑ sputum volume
- ↑ sputum purulence
- ↑ dyspnea
Haemophilus spp
S. pneumoniae
Moraxella catarrhalis
First line agents
Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
---|---|---|
Amoxicillin | 1g PO tid | 5-7 days |
or | ||
Doxycycline | 200mg PO once, then 100mg PO bid | 5-7 days |
or | ||
TMP/SMX | 1 DS tab PO bid | 5-7 days |
Failure of first line agents
See ≥ 4 exacerbations/year and at least 2 of the following criteria: