The Journal of family practice
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Yes. Guidelines recommend antibiotics for exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe COPD, and evidence shows they may be effective for those with mild COPD.
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A previously healthy 35-year-old man with a one-week history of left-sided neck pain and fever as high as 104°F sought care at our emergency department. He was given a diagnosis of viral pharyngitis and discharged. He returned the next day and indicated that he was now experiencing drenching night sweats and weakness.