title: Systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
authors.forename: Richard S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: J Mark
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Madison
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000284:Administration, Oral; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055502:Secondary Prevention
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone