This meta-analysis compares the efficacy and safety of inhaled versus systemic
corticosteroids for COPD exacerbations. Following a pre-registered protocol, we appraised …

This meta-analysis compares the efficacy and safety of inhaled versus systemic
corticosteroids for COPD exacerbations. Following a pre-registered protocol, we appraised …

Purpose Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a
leading cause of deterioration in patients with otherwise stably controlled COPD. Treatments …

Background For the treatment of COPD exacerbations, systemic corticosteroids are
recommended in addition to short-acting bronchodilators. Although there have been several …

BACKGROUND: COPD guidelines report that systemic corticosteroids are preferred over
inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of exacerbations, but the inhaled route is considered …

BACKGROUND: Although systemic corticosteroids (SCS) have long been used to treat
patients with COPD exacerbation, the recommended dose remains controversial. We aimed …

Background Systemic corticosteroids (SCS) have been shown to improve the outcome of
acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). However, the …

While systemic corticosteroids quicken patient recovery during acute exacerbations of
COPD, they also have many adverse effects. The optimal duration of corticosteroid …

Aim To compare prednisone and placebo for the treatment of outpatients treated for acute
exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a primary care setting …

PURPOSE We wanted to review systematically the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of
inhaled corticosteroids with respect to health outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive …