The effects of inhaled and oral corticosteroids on serum inflammatory biomarkers in COPD: an exploratory study
Background: Several studies suggest that inhaled and oral corticosteroids repress systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the cytokines that may respond to these medications are unclear. Method: We used data from 41 patients with a history of stable moderate C...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2009-04-01
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Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465809336697 |