Inhaledsteroids in COPD? Not in Mybook!

Inhaledsteroids in COPD? Not in Mybook!

  
Authored by Geertjan Wesseling

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD, is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the world, but projected to be the 3rd leading cause by 2020. More than 3 million people died of COPD in 2012, accounting for 6% of all deaths worldwide. COPD represents an important public health challenge that is both preventable and treatable, if not curable [1]. Characteristically, bronchitis andemphysema are both present in most patients. Smoking cessation is by far the most effective intervention in COPD resulting in better health status, less exacerbations and improved survival [2]. Physical exercise, especially when in the shape of multidisciplinary rehabilitation also has significant effects [3].

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