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

Publication

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

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 29, 2022

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

Citation

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.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Infection 2022; 50

Publication Date

Jan 29, 2022

Issn Electronic

1439-0973

Pages

699-707

Brief description/objective

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.