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Using inhaled corticosteroids for 24-plus months ups diabetes, osteoporosis risk in COPD
Adults with COPD who used inhaled corticosteroids for more than 24 months faced higher risks for diabetes, osteoporosis, ...
Medscape5d
Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
2010;67(13):1061-1069. Considering all of the data and their limitations, questions still remain regarding the optimal treatment of COPD exacerbations. The data of deJong et al. [30] showed no ...
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Adverse Outcomes Increased With Long-Term Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
Significantly greater composite adverse outcome rates seen for long- versus short-term inhaled corticosteroid use for prevalent, inception cohorts.
Healio5d
Pericarditis recurrence in lupus more likely among patients receiving oral prednisone
Pericarditis recurrence in lupus is more likely — and has a dose-dependent relationship — with oral prednisone treatment, ...
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COPD Flare-up? Here's How to Breathe Easier and When to Call a Doctor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage to the airways. It typically refers to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conclusion. In the treatment of COPD exacerbations, systemic corticosteroids improve airflow limitations, decrease treatment failure rates, decrease the risk of relapse, and may improve symptoms ...