Minimising inhaled corticosteroids for COPD

This Therapeutic Letter considers the evidence for inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as a treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Drug therapy aims to alleviate symptoms, enhance functional capacity and prevent exacerbations, but has not consistently shown to reduce mortality or impr...

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Published in:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Main Authors: Benji Heran, Thomas L. Perry, Ken Bassett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/4756