Corticosteroid Prescribing Patterns in the Emergency Department for Acute COPD Exacerbations: A Retrospective Analysis Following an Educational Intervention.

Introduction: COPD is a progressive lung disease with marked airflow limitation. It has a large global prevalence and is managed with antibiotics, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids. Despite the prevalence, corticosteroid prescribing regimens differ widely amongst providers.