Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with worse
health and increased healthcare utilisation. The Inhaled Steroids in Obstructive Lung …

The aim of this double-blind single center study (the COPE study) was to investigate the
effect of discontinuation of the inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone propionate (FP) on …

Exacerbations of chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with worse
health status. The Inhaled Steroids in Obstructive Lung Disease in Europe (ISOLDE) study …

BACKGROUND: Treatment with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting
bronchodilator is recommended for severe/very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids have been shown to decrease exacerbations in patients
with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Their effects in …

Background The efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) remains controversial because of a lack of placebo-controlled …

OBJECTIVES: COPD exacerbations are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
This randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study evaluated the effect of …

Background: Guidelines recommend inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as maintenance treatment
for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a post-bronchodilator …

Background Most patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receive
inhaled long-acting bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids. Conventional meta …

Objectives: To determine the effect of long term inhaled corticosteroids on lung function,
exacerbations, and health status in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive …