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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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Eosinophilia-guided Steroid Therapy in COPD Exacerbations

The chapter explores a trial comparing eosinophilia-guided steroid therapy to standard care in COPD exacerbations. It challenges traditional steroid use by showing that patients without eosinophilia may not benefit from systemic corticosteroids. The discussion highlights the importance of treatment duration and dosage variations based on eosinophil levels.

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