Clinical inquiries. Do systemic corticosteroids lessen symptoms in acute exacerbations of COPD?
McDiarmid
Todd
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Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Moses Cone Family Practice Residency Program, Greensboro, NC, USA. Todd.McDiarmid@mosescone.com
Mackler
Leslie
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Briscoe
Donald
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McDiarmuid
Todd
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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
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone