Cushing's syndrome due to the abuse of betamethasone nasal drops.
Cushing's syndrome due to the abuse of Betamethasone nasal drops has not been described before. This report presents such a case and emphasises the care which one must take in prescribing topical steroids.
Stevens
D J
DJ
Sussex Throat and Ear Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000328:Adult; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D001623:Betamethasone