title: Clinical inquiries. Do systemic corticosteroids lessen symptoms in acute exacerbations of COPD?
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Moses Cone Family Practice Residency Program, Greensboro, NC, USA. Todd.McDiarmid@mosescone.com
authors.forename: Todd
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: McDiarmid
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mackler
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Briscoe
authors.forename: Todd
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: McDiarmuid
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone