[Inhaled corticosteroids in COPD and the risk of pneumonia]

Pneumologia. 2010 Apr-Jun;59(2):74-6.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

Concern is continuing about increased risk of pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use inhaled corticosteroids. The aim of this work is to present a few results from the literature about this problem.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Pneumonia / epidemiology*
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / drug therapy*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids