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Long acting beta agonists (LABA), long acting anti-muscarinic bronchodilators, and inhaled corticosteroid-LABA combinations help prevent exacerbations in COPD patients, with relative risk reductions averaging 14-27% for each of these drugs relative to placebo. Inhaled corticosteroids increase the risk of pneumonia, however. BMJ 2014;349:g5237    (retrieved Oct, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.