Growth retardation in steroid dependent asthma corrected by corticotrophin (ACTH). Case reports with comments.
D000293:Adolescent; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000367:Age Factors; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001827:Body Height; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D011241:Prednisone