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  • Title: [Risk of pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treated with inhaled corticosteroids: evidence and uncertainties].
    Author: Incorvaia C, Gritti B, Martignago I, Riario-Sforza GG, Ridolo E.
    Journal: Ig Sanita Pubbl; 2016; 72(6):583-588. PubMed ID: 28214911.
    Abstract:
    A large number of studies, evaluated by several meta-analyses, indicate that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with inhaled corticosteroids have a significantly increased risk of pneumonia which, however, is not associated with a corresponding increase in mortality. The increased risk seems to be exclusive of COPD, since meta-analyses involving patients with asthma treated with inhaled corticosteroids did not show a risk of pneumonia higher than that of the general population. Possible interventions to reduce this risk are to improve adherence to guidelines for prescribing inhaled corticosteroids in COPD (often used even in mild to moderate disease, for which they are not indicated), and using lower doses.
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