Effects of Empirical Glucocorticoid Use on Severe Acute Exacerbation of COPD During Hospitalization

Background Clinicians' selection of glucocorticoids during hospitalization of COPD patients is often based on the medical staff's judgment of the patient's condition, and there is no objective judgment standard. The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcome of severe COPD deterioration in patients treated with glucocorticoid and without glucocorticoid during hospitalization. Methods This study was an observational cohort study. Data...