Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes Between Nebulized and Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of COPD in China (CONTAIN Study): A Post Hoc Analysis.

Yahong ChenYang LiuJing ZhangWanzhen YaoJingping YangFan LiLiwen LuJin-Ping ZhengXiaowen HanJin-Fu Xu

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)

NCS is effective for patients with AECOPD, which may be an alternative treatment option. Further clinical trials are urgently needed to better understand the efficacy of NCS, SCS, and NCS+SCS in AECOPD management in China.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
drug induced
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
study protocol
mechanical ventilation
clinical evaluation