Withdrawal of Inhaled Glucocorticoids and Exacerbations of COPD

Treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids in combination with long-acting bronchodilators is recommended in patients with frequent exacerbations of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the benefit of inhaled glucocorticoids in addition to two long-acting bronchodilators has not been fully explored.In this 12-month, double-blind, parallel-group study, 2485 patients with a history of exacerbation of COPD received triple...