Risk of pneumonia in obstructive lung disease: A real-life study comparing extra-fine and fine-particle inhaled corticosteroids.

Risk of pneumonia in obstructive lung disease: A real-life study comparing extra-fine and fine-particle inhaled corticosteroids.

BACKGROUND:Regular use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with obstructive lung diseases has been associated with a higher risk of pneumonia, particularly in COPD. The risk of pneumonia has not been previously evaluated in relation to ICS particle size and dose used. METHODS:Historical coh...

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Main Authors: Samatha Sonnappa, Richard Martin, Elliot Israel, Dirkje Postma, Wim van Aalderen, Annie Burden, Omar S Usmani, David B Price, Respiratory Effectiveness Group, Small Airways Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5472262?pdf=render

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