Working-group for Evidence Based Decision Making (WEB Decision Making)

Making Decisions about using Inhaled Steroids in COPD

This decision aid (DA) is for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) to help them make a decision about inhaled steroid therapy in consultation with their health care provider. The DA is intended for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. The use of this site is subject to the disclaimer.

Funded by the Office of Graduate Medical Education, SUNY Buffalo and developed by: Elie A. Akl, Holger J. Schünemann, Brydon J.B. Grant, Gordon H. Guyatt and Victor M. Montori. The authors and the funders report no conflict of interest

Date of last update December 6, 2006. Planned updates every 3 years. Copyright © 2006, All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: The Decision Aid for Making Decisions about using Inhaled Steroids in COPD (DA) is not a substitute for medical advice, examination, diagnosis treatment or judgment of a physician or health care professional. If you have any concerns about your health, talk to a doctor. Also, do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice because of something you read on the DA. The information found on the DA is to be used solely for informational purposes. Additionally, in spite of our best efforts, the information in the DA may become out of date over time. The DA team accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness or use of, nor any liability to update, the information or materials provided in the DA.

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