Assessment of high-dose inhalational corticosteroids vs systemic corticosteroids in acute exacerbations of COPD in diabetic patients
Abstract Background Systemic corticosteroids (SCS) are effective in the management of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). However, they are not without adverse effects, especially hyperglycemia. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) showed satisfactory outcomes with good sa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/ejb.ejb_71_19 |