By Marilynn Larkin October 23, 2019 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Antibiotics are over prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and particularly for mild-to-moderate disease, a large observational study reveals. “Antibiotic treatment brings both risks and benefits for patients,” study coauthor Dr. Lara Shallcross of University College London told Reuters Health by email. “Balancing...