[Glucocorticoids treatment of exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung diseases].
Corticosteroids are widely used as first-line drugs in the treatment of patients with exacerbation of COPD. Until recently the scientific evidence has been scarce and generally taken from the treatment of asthma. In this article we interpret the results of the available prospective studies on corticosteroid treatment in exacerbation of COPD and suggest guidelines regarding the clinical handling of COPD patients in matter of dose, form of administration and duration of treatment.
Dalsgarth
O J
OJ
Lungemedicinsk klinik, H:S Hvidovre hospital. oliboli@dadlnet.dk
Vestbo
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Lange
P
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011446:Prospective Studies
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids