Overuse of long-acting β < sub > 2 < /sub > -agonist/inhaled corticosteroids in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: time to rethink prescribing patterns

We describe practical recommendations for primary care physicians to optimize therapy for their patients and prevent overuse of ICS-based regimens. We advocate adherence to current recommendations and a greater focus on effective treatments to successfully control symptoms, minimize exacerbation risk, preserve lung function, maximize patient outcomes, and reduce the burden of drug-related adverse events.PMID:38032494 | DOI:10.1080/00325481.2023.2284650
Source: Postgraduate Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research