A Multicentre, Randomised, Open-Label Study To Compare The Efficacy And Safety Of Azithromycin For 5 Days With Those Of Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid In Patients With Chronic Bronchitis

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

• Outpatients presenting with an exacerbation of chronic bronchitis including: chronicbronchitis with obstructive respiratory disorders documented by a forced expiratoryvolume of below 80% and higher than 35% of the theoretical value, within the previous 12 months; and thought to be of infectious origin

Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient not presenting with the associated signs of an exacerbation

• Patient presenting with clinical signs suggestive of pneumonopathy at inclusion

• Patient requiring hospitalisation in intensive care