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SUBMITTER: Kew KM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8966042 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kew Kayleigh M KM Seniukovich Alieksei A
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20140310 3
<h4>Background</h4>Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are anti-inflammatory drugs that have proven benefits for people with worsening symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and repeated exacerbations. They are commonly used as combination inhalers with long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA) to reduce exacerbation rates and all-cause mortality, and to improve lung function and quality of life. The most common combinations of ICS and LABA used in combination inhalers are fluticasone and sa ...[more]