| Literature DB >> 25956073 |
Oriol Sibila1, Natalia Soto-Gomez2, Marcos I Restrepo3.
Abstract
Corticosteroids are frequently prescribed anti-inflammatory medications. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are indicated for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma. ICS are associated with a decrease in exacerbations and improved quality of life in COPD, however multiple studies have linked the chronic use of ICSs with an increased risk of developing pneumonia, though the effect on mortality is unclear. We review the association of ICS with the risk of pneumonia and the implications on clinical outcomes. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Entities:
Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Inhaled corticosteroids; Pneumonia
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25956073 PMCID: PMC5079105 DOI: 10.1016/j.pupt.2015.04.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pulm Pharmacol Ther ISSN: 1094-5539 Impact factor: 3.410