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September 25, 2023
In this study, published in ERJ Open Research, oral prednisone did not show any advantage in patients with COPD exacerbation in primary care. Significantly higher respiratory-related treatment failure in the prednisone group warns against the use of corticosteroids in this setting. https://openres.ersjournals.com/content/9/5/00057-2023
September 22, 2023
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy seems to significantly improve glycated haemoglobin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea. The amount of improvement is associated with the duration of CPAP use, so optimal adherence to CPAP should be a primary goal in these patients.
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September 19, 2023
Access the most recent papers published in ERJ Open Research – ERS's fully open access research journal. Amongst the latest articles you'll find original articles on: the role of bronchoscopy in granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis; incident pulmonary hypertension in cases investigated with repeat echocardiography; and the use of oral corticosteroids as treatment for outpatients with acute exacerbations of COPD. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to browse all of the latest articles in full.
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