#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segme...

Let’s take your breath away… with a review on steroids in treating COPD exacerbations!

Time Stamps

1. How does GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) define a COPD exacerbation? (2:44)
2. What outcomes do steroids actually improve in treating a COPD exacerbation? (5:08)
3. What is the evidence behind a 5 day steroid “burst”? (7:20)
4. Are IV steroids more powerful than PO? (9:00)

For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/05/30/mind-the-gap-steriods-in-copd/