Observational study of inhaled corticosteroids on outcomes for COPD patients with pneumonia
Rationale: Treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for those with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) has been shown to be associated with an increased incidence
of pneumonia. However, it is unclear if this is associated with increased mortality. Objectives:
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of prior use of ICS on clinical outcomes for
patients with COPD hospitalized with pneumonia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective
cohort study using the national administrative databases of the Department of Veterans …
pulmonary disease (COPD) has been shown to be associated with an increased incidence
of pneumonia. However, it is unclear if this is associated with increased mortality. Objectives:
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of prior use of ICS on clinical outcomes for
patients with COPD hospitalized with pneumonia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective
cohort study using the national administrative databases of the Department of Veterans …
[PDF][PDF] Observational Study of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Outcomes for COPD Patients with Pneumonia
MD Antonio Anzueto - 2011 - academia.edu
Background: Treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for those with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) has been shown to be associated with an increased incidence
of pneumonia. However, it is unclear if this is associated with increased mortality. The aim of
this study was to examine the effects of prior ICS use on clinical outcomes for patients with
COPD hospitalized with pneumonia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study
using the national administrative databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible …
pulmonary disease (COPD) has been shown to be associated with an increased incidence
of pneumonia. However, it is unclear if this is associated with increased mortality. The aim of
this study was to examine the effects of prior ICS use on clinical outcomes for patients with
COPD hospitalized with pneumonia. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study
using the national administrative databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible …
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