GPs should consider withdrawing inhaled steroids for some COPD patients

Scores of COPD patients at every GP practice in the UK could be taking inhaled steroids unnecessarily and may benefit from having the treatment withdrawn, according to updated GOLD standard guidance.

by David Millett

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