Seven days (or fewer) of corticosteroids advised for severe COPD exacerbations: GOLD
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How many days of steroids should be taken by people with COPD exacerbations severe enough to require hospitalization? In 2013, the REDUCE trial (JAMA) suggested five days of systemic corticosteroids are as good as longer 10-14 day courses, among 314 patients hospitalized with severe COPD exacerbations. This contradicted the prevailing GOLD guidelines at the time, which suggested 10 days of steroids for COPD exacerbations.
Seven days (or fewer) of corticosteroids advised for severe COPD exacerbations: GOLD
Seven days (or fewer) of corticosteroids…
Seven days (or fewer) of corticosteroids advised for severe COPD exacerbations: GOLD
How many days of steroids should be taken by people with COPD exacerbations severe enough to require hospitalization? In 2013, the REDUCE trial (JAMA) suggested five days of systemic corticosteroids are as good as longer 10-14 day courses, among 314 patients hospitalized with severe COPD exacerbations. This contradicted the prevailing GOLD guidelines at the time, which suggested 10 days of steroids for COPD exacerbations.