Prospective analysis of adrenal function in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD: the Reduction in the Use of Corticosteroids in Exacerbated COPD (REDUCE) trial.

Schuetz, Philipp

Prospective analysis of adrenal function in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD: the Reduction in the Use of Corticosteroids in Exacerbated COPD (REDUCE) trial. [electronic resource] - European journal of endocrinology Jul 2015 - 19-27 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Observational Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1479-683X

10.1530/EJE-15-0182 doi


Adrenal Cortex Function Tests
Adrenal Cortex Hormones--adverse effects
Adrenal Glands--physiopathology
Adrenal Insufficiency--physiopathology
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Aged
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hydrocortisone--deficiency
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System--drug effects
Male
Middle Aged
Pituitary-Adrenal System--drug effects
Prednisone--adverse effects
Prospective Studies
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--drug therapy
Treatment Outcome