A VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS INTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK. In treating most exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the usual regimen consists of prednisone plus 5- to 7-days of antibiotics. But what if a shorter course of antibiotic therapy would do? That would be both convenient for patients and less likely to promote […]
Jan 2021
Journal Jam 17 – Steroids for CAP and COVID Pneumonia
What are the indications for steroids in patients with pneumonia besides those with concurrent COPD exacerbations, ARDS or adrenal shock? What is the evidence for benefit for steroids in CAP, the flu and COVID pneumonia? And if there is benefit, do those benefits outweigh the pot ... Show More
47m 14s
Oct 2025
#500: COPD Update with Cyrus Askin
GOLD Updates, Novel Treatments, and Managing Comorbidities in COPD CareLevel up your COPD care with practical, evidence-based strategies. Learn how to confirm airflow obstruction with spirometry (and use LLN/Z-scores thoughtfully), stage patients with the A/B/E framework, and bui ... Show More
1h 18m
<p>In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of <a href="https://step2.medbullets.com/pulmonary/322151/copd-exacerbation">COPD Exacerbation</a> from the Pulmonary section.</p>
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<p>In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss all the major drugs used to treat restrictive and obstructive respiratory diseases.</p><br><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrMattDrMike/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrMattDrMik ... Show More
