Effective integrated management of patients with chronic bronchitis: expert consensus statement

The article presents an expert consensus statement on modern approaches to the management of patients with chronic bronchitis. The document emphasizes an interdisciplinary strategy for patient management, including risk factor modification, follow-up care, and prevention. Experts highlighted the importance of smoking cessation, vaccination, and individualized pharmacotherapy, including mucolytics and bronchodilators. The role of antibacterial therapy during exacerbations and the need for standardized follow-up approaches are also discussed. The consensus resulted in guidelines aimed at improving the quality of life of patients with chronic bronchitis and preventing disease progression.