Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · May 2006
Review Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of health outcomes.
We wanted to review systematically the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of inhaled corticosteroids with respect to health outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Overall, the risk-benefit ratio appears to favor inhaled corticosteroid treatment in patients with moderate to severe COPD. Existing evidence does not indicate a treatment benefit for patients with mild COPD.
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Annals of family medicine · May 2006
Review Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of health outcomes.
We wanted to review systematically the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of inhaled corticosteroids with respect to health outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Overall, the risk-benefit ratio appears to favor inhaled corticosteroid treatment in patients with moderate to severe COPD. Existing evidence does not indicate a treatment benefit for patients with mild COPD.