Low incidence of pneumonia in COPD patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation

Low incidence of pneumonia in COPD patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation

Abstract Background Based on meta-analyses results, it is currently acknowledged that there is an increased risk of pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) treatment. However, this is not found to be true in those with asthma....

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Main Authors: Erminia Ridolo, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Irene Martignago, Laura Pessina, Fulvio Lauretani, Luciano Loperfido, Gian Galeazzo Riario-Sforza, Annalisa Broglia, Bruna L. Gritti, Lorenzo Panella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Subjects:
COPD
Inhaled corticosteroids
Pneumonia
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12948-018-0090-y

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