Tobramycin is frequently administered via inhalation (nebulizer) for patients with which condition?
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Correct answer: Cystic Fibrosis with Pseudomonas colonization
Inhaled Tobramycin delivers high concentrations of the antibiotic directly to the lungs while minimizing systemic absorption and toxicity. It is a standard treatment for chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in Cystic Fibrosis patients.
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