title: Adrenal function in asthmatics treated with high-dose budesonide.
abstract: Plasma cortisol concentrations have been measured in 14 asthmatics previously treated with oral steroids in addition to conventional doses of beclomethasone dipropionate. Three months after switching over to budesonide in a dose of 800 micrograms twice daily, oral steroid intake has been reduced and a return of the initially depressed adrenal function has been achieved.
mesh_terms: D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001249:Asthma / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D019819:Budesonide; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D011282:Pregnenediones / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012138:Respiratory Therapy
chemical_list: D011282:Pregnenediones; D019819:Budesonide; D006854:Hydrocortisone