[Clinical practice guidelines for the management of influenza in adults with chronic airway diseases].

Respiratory infections are the most important trigger of acute exacerbations of chronic airway diseases. As a prevalent pathogen, the influenza virus accounts for a markedly higher proportion of cases during epidemic seasons. Patients with chronic airway diseases constitute a high-risk population for influenza; upon infection, their clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention all exhibit distinct characteristics underscoring the urgent need for standardized clinical management. In light of the expanding body of evidence-based research in this field, this guideline addresses 12 critical clinical questions, ranging from influenza prevention and screening to antiviral management, comorbidity care, and the integration of traditional Chinese medicine. By offering 11 targeted recommendations, this document clarifies essential protocols-including annual vaccination indications, pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, early etiological detection, and the rational application of antibacterials and glucocorticoids-to provide guidance for both general practitioners and respiratory specialists.