Motile cilia are highly complex hair-like organelles of epithelial cells lining the surface of
various organ systems. Genetic mutations (usually with autosomal recessive inheritance) …

The efficacy, safety and positioning of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in the treatment of
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is much debated, since it can …

Background The effect of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on fracture risk in patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains uncertain. The aim of this study was …

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 …

Objective To investigate the occurrence of pneumonia and pneumonia related events in
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with two different fixed …

Background Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use could decrease local immunity of the lung.
Concerns have been raised regarding the risk of tuberculosis (TB) development among ICS …

Background Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lead to
significant increases in resource utilization and cost to the health care system. COPD …

Both communicable and non-communicable chronic respiratory conditions have accorded
for suffering of millions of people of all ages and stated to be leading cause of death …

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

Background It is uncertain whether long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs), widely
used to treat COPD, increases the risk of fracture, particularly in women, in view of the …