Abroug, Fekri Prednisone in COPD exacerbation requiring ventilatory support: an open-label randomised evaluation. [electronic resource] - The European respiratory journal Mar 2014 - 717-24 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 1399-3003 Standard No.: 10.1183/09031936.00002913 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Administration, OralAgedAnti-Inflammatory Agents--administration & dosageDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansHyperglycemia--complicationsHypoxia--complicationsIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedPrednisone--administration & dosageProspective StudiesPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--drug therapyRespiration, ArtificialRespiratory Function TestsRiskSmokingTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeTunisia