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Why did my doctor give me a z pack if i had copd?
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Exacerbation: A flare up of your COPD is usually treated with antibiotics and sometimes steroids (prednisone). Zithromax also has some anti-inflammatory effect which benefits you during a flare up.
Answered 9/29/2019
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