The Impact study showed that inhaled steroids reduced the incidence of COPD exacerbation, in contrast to previous studies which suggested that LABA/LAMA combinations (Anoro, Stiolto, Bevespi) reduced exacerbations similar or greater degree. However the study’s findings are not without controversy. Should you prescribe a triple inhaler (Trelegy), or stick with dual LABA/LAMA, or dual LAMA/ICS like Breo, advair? I discuss these issues in our first Pulmonary, Critical Care (PulmCC) Podcast and how Trelegy might fit into the treatment of people with COPD.
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