An editorialist concludes that the benefits of inhaled steroids in COPD patients continue to outweigh the risks substantially.

Do inhaled corticosteroids elevate risk for pneumonia ... seven large clinical trials in which more than 7000 patients with COPD were randomized to inhaled budesonide or placebo, with or without ...

Inhalers for COPD provide steroids, bronchodilators, or combination drugs. The three types differ in the mechanism by which the medication is inhaled and have different instructions for use.

Treatment of an individual affected by emphysema may include inhaled steroids, antibiotics, bronchodilators, nutrition therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, supplemental oxygen, lung volume reduction ...