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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Main Authors: S.F. Paul Man, Xuekui Zhang, Rupert Vessey, Terry Walker, Kwan Lee, Dan Park, Don D. Sin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2009-04-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465809336697