No evidence of harmful effects of steroids in severe exacerbations of COPD associated with influenza.

Publikation

No evidence of harmful effects of steroids in severe exacerbations of COPD associated with influenza.

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 29.01.2022

Studer Severin, Rassouli Frank, Waldeck Frederike, Brutsche Martin H, Baty Florent, Albrich Werner

Zitation

Studer S, Rassouli F, Waldeck F, Brutsche M, Baty F, Albrich W. No evidence of harmful effects of steroids in severe exacerbations of COPD associated with influenza. Infection 2022; 50:699-707.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Infection 2022; 50

Veröffentlichungsdatum

29.01.2022

eISSN (Online)

1439-0973

Seiten

699-707

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

COPD has large impact on patient morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute exacerbations (AECOPD) are mostly triggered by respiratory infections including influenza. While corticosteroids are strongly recommended in AECOPD, they are potentially harmful during influenza. We aimed to evaluate if steroid treatment for AECOPD due to influenza may worsen outcomes.