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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that encompasses emphysema,
chronic obstructive bronchitis and small airway obstruction and that is characterised by …

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) were first discovered 50 years ago [1] and are now the most
widely used controller medication in the world for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

In this article, we focus on the scientific evidence from randomised trials supporting
treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Corticosteroids have been used to treat a variety of lung diseases since the early 1950s,
when the benefits of oral cortisone were first reported both for hay fever and asthma induced …

The efficacy, safety and positioning of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in the treatment of
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is much debated, since it can …

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) have had a wild and con-troversial rollercoaster ride in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With the success of ICS in asthma and with the …

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) strongly suppress airway inflammation and are widely used as
the first drugs of choice for the treatment of bronchial asthma. Chronic obstructive pulmonary …

What is this summary about? Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication delivered
via an inhaler device that are commonly used in the treatment of asthma. ICS can also be …

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are now very widely used in high doses in the management of
COPD patients. In sharp contrast to the situation in asthma, ICS provide little or no benefit in …