Oral prednisone prevents relapse in COPD exacerbations

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A short course of oral prednisone in the outpatient setting prevents relapse and decreases dyspnea in patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, physicians should be aware of the potential for weight gain, increased appetite, and insomnia in patients taking this medication.

 
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Aaron SD, Vandemheen KL, Hebert P, et al. Outpatient oral prednisone after emergency treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 2003; 348:2618–2625.

Ursulla A. Courtney, MD
Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville. [email protected].

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Ursulla A. Courtney, MD
Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville. [email protected].

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Aaron SD, Vandemheen KL, Hebert P, et al. Outpatient oral prednisone after emergency treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 2003; 348:2618–2625.

Ursulla A. Courtney, MD
Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville. [email protected].

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PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

A short course of oral prednisone in the outpatient setting prevents relapse and decreases dyspnea in patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, physicians should be aware of the potential for weight gain, increased appetite, and insomnia in patients taking this medication.

 
PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

A short course of oral prednisone in the outpatient setting prevents relapse and decreases dyspnea in patients with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, physicians should be aware of the potential for weight gain, increased appetite, and insomnia in patients taking this medication.

 
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