Why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective
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Why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective
Corticosteroids do not improve survival nor alter the progression of COPD and may reduce lung symptoms as little as 20 percent. A new study found why corticosteroids do not work well for COPD patients and how additional treatment with sulforaphane -- an ingredient of broccoli and other vegetables -- can improve the effectiveness of corticosteroids.
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Researchers Discover Why Steroid Treatment For COPD Is Ineffective
medicalnewstoday.com — “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to persistent inflammation of the airways and is typically managed with corticosteroids, a class of anti-inflammatory medication. However, cortic” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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