Does the use of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma benefit lung function in the long-term? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Does the use of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma benefit lung function in the long-term? A systematic review and meta-analysis

While asthma is known to be associated with an increased risk of progressive lung function impairments and fixed airflow obstruction, there is ongoing debate on whether inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) modify these long-term risks. Searches were performed of the PubMed, Embase and CENTRAL databases up...

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Main Authors: Daniel J. Tan, Din S. Bui, Xin Dai, Caroline J. Lodge, Adrian J. Lowe, Paul S. Thomas, Deborah Jarvis, Michael J. Abramson, E. Haydn Walters, Jennifer L. Perret, Shyamali C. Dharmage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2021-01-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/159/200185.full

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