title: COPD exacerbations: 5 days of corticosteroid therapy.
abstract: In patients with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring hospitalisation, 5 days of corticosteroid therapy appears to be as effective as 14 days of corticosteroid therapy for preventing recurrences.
mesh_terms: D061605:Administration, Intravenous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D018450:Disease Progression; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D011241:Prednisone; D008775:Methylprednisolone