Synopsis: In patients with severe or very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are on combination treatment with long-acting beta-agonists and anticholinergics, withdrawal of inhaled corticosteroids does not lead to an increased incidence of acute exacerbations.
Source: Magnussen H, Disse B, Rodriguez-Roisin R, et al. Withdrawal of inhaled glucocorticoids and exacerbations of COPD. N Engl J Med. 2014;371:1285–1294. (Source: Clinical Pulmonary Medicine)
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