COPD exacerbations in general practice: variability in oral prednisolone courses
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of oral corticosteroids as treatment of COPD exacerbations in primary care is well established and evidence-based. However, the most appropriate dosage regimen has not been determined and remains controversial. Corticosteroid...
Main Authors: | de Vries Marianne, Berendsen Annette J, Bosveld Henk EP, Kerstjens Huib AM, van der Molen Thys |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2012-01-01
|
Series: | BMC Family Practice |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/3 |
Similar Items
-
Prednisolone for COPD exacerbations: time for a rethink
by: Sanjay Ramakrishnan
Published: (2023-09-01) -
Blood eosinophil guided prednisolone therapy for exacerbations of COPD: a further analysis.
by: Bafadhel, M, et al.
Published: (2014) -
Prednisolone response in patients with COPD.
by: Pavord, I, et al.
Published: (2004) -
Comparative effectiveness of oral dexamethasone vs. oral prednisolone for acute exacerbation of asthma: A randomized control trial
by: Bhaskar Banoth, et al.
Published: (2022-01-01) -
Functional respiratory imaging: heterogeneity of acute exacerbations of COPD
by: van Geffen WH, et al.
Published: (2018-05-01)