Observational studies of inhaled corticosteroids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) have shown improved survival whereas randomized trials have not. It has been …

Recent data suggest that inhaled corticosteroids reduce the number of clinical
exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It remains unknown …

Recent large-scale cohort studies that reported an important reduction in mortality and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) morbidity with inhaled corticosteroids may …

Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids are commonly prescribed to patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: To examine whether these medications …

PURPOSE: Although inhaled corticosteroids are commonly used to treat patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), their effect on clinical outcomes such as …

Background: Clinical studies suggest that inhaled corticosteroids reduce exacerbations and
improve health status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, their …

Background Recent studies have suggested a possible association between pneumonia
and the use of inhaled corticosteroids. We aimed to ascertain the risk of pneumonia with …

There is considerable controversy concerning the utility of inhaled corticosteroids for the
long-term treatment of patients with COPD. Recent studies have suggested that although …

The effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) remains controversial. Randomized controlled trials, meta …

Rationale: Recent cohort studies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have
questioned the validity of previously reported associations between inhaled corticosteroids …