Prednisolone for COPD exacerbations: time for a rethink.

Published in: ERJ open research (2023)

Prednisolone given universally for COPD exacerbations causes harm without any benefit. Patients deserve blood eosinophil-guided prednisolone treatment for COPD exacerbations. https://bit.ly/3pR2BSY.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
cystic fibrosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
air pollution
combination therapy
smoking cessation