Macrolides for asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Key Points

• Macrolides significantly reduce asthma exacerbations, improving overall control for patients.
• The analysis included data from 10 randomized trials with over 900 participants, showing clear benefits.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that using macrolides might lead to fewer hospitalizations due to asthma.
• Implications suggest these findings could encourage further exploration of macrolides in asthma treatment.