Which of the following benefits has been associated with the use of inhaled tobramycin?
I.Improvement of FEV₁
II.Eradication of Pseudomona aeruginosa
III.Reduction in hospitalization
IV.Reduction in parenteral use of antibiotics

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Use of nebulized tobramycin can improve FEV₁ by 7.8% to 12% in CF patients and potentially eradicate P.aeruginosa from the respiratory tract in early colonization and young patients.Several clinical studies have also shown a reduction in hospitalizations for acute exacerbations as have demonstrated benefits of parenteral use of antipseudomonal antibiotics in CF patients with varying degrees of disease severity.

Which of the Following Benefits Has Been Associated with the Use