Inhaled steroids proven effective in treating COPD
Dr. E. R. Sutherland, from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, and colleagues, conducted an analysis of the data results in eight studies in order to determine if steroids improve the breathing of patients with COPD. Each trial were participated by almost 4,000 patients and lasted for two years.
Results showed that inhaled steroids could slow down the effects of COPD in patients, which is restricted inhalation and exhalation. COPD patients usually experience a decrease in their ability to take in large volumes of air and their ability to exhale air is restricted.
COPD patients were established to benefit greatly from inhaled steroids especially if administered in large doses.
COPD encompasses different respiratory diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis. These two most common COPD condition is closely linked to cigarette smoking. It is reported to be the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Researchers concluded that a large dose of steroids is effective in slowing down the effects of COPD. However, further studies should be conducted to identify the ideal dose and the best time for administration, as well as other drugs that work best with steroids.
From Online News Pakistan:
ISLAMABAD : While inhaled steroids undoubtedly help patients with asthma, doctors have seesawed on whether these drugs are useful for a common lung problem called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Tags: bronchitis, cigarette smoking, COPD, emphysema, inhaled steroids
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