COPD patients prescribed inhaled corticosteroid in primary care: time for re-assessment based on exacerbation rate and blood eosinophils?

Osman SavranNina GodtfredsenTorben SørensenChristian JensenCharlotte Suppli Ulrik

Published in: Respiratory research (2021)

This study of a large cohort of COPD patients currently prescribed inhaled corticosteroids suggests the need for re-evaluating the management strategy to increase benefit and reduce adverse effects of ICS treatment in COPD patients managed in primary care.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
intensive care unit
lung function
patient reported outcomes
air pollution
combination therapy
clinical evaluation