Predictors of inhaled corticosteroid therapy in COPD alone compared to COPD with concomitant asthma managed in primary care

Conclusion: In COPD patients currently prescribed ICS, a diagnosis of concomitant asthma was predicted by younger age, less tobacco exposure, and more preserved lung function compared to COPD alone.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Savran, O., Godtfredsen, N., Sorensen, T., Jensen, C., Suppli Ulrik, C. Tags: General practice and primary care Source Type: research