AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Third-year medical student Satvika Namagata discusses optimal steroid taper duration for acute COPD exacerbations with respiratory failure. Steroid therapy is essential yet carries adverse effects, complicating treatment. While guidelines vary in recommended treatment length, a reduced trial suggests a five-day course is as effective as 14 days. Namagata's study compared six- and 12-day tapers in hospitalized patients and found no significant difference in readmission rates. Shorter courses may reduce side effects, improve adherence, and lower healthcare costs, suggesting a feasible treatment strategy. Future studies should explore long-term effects and incorporate larger sample sizes for broader applicability.

Keywords

COPD exacerbations

steroid taper duration

hospitalized patients

treatment adherence

healthcare costs