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#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segment

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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The Importance of Data in Treatment for COPD Exacerbations

COPD exacerbations have a drastic impact on quality of life. 10% of patients never return to baseline within three months of an exacerbation. We started using steroids in the early 90s, finally developing the data to support it by the turn of the century. These early studies used longer term steroids until 2017 when a five to seven day course became guideline standard. But debates still exist, like with PO and IV steroids,. Which one are you going to choose?

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