Resolution of pulmonary cyst after steroid therapy of asthma.
Emphysematous lung cysts in rare instances are associated with bronchial asthma, as evidenced by our patient and possibly another. Particularly in young patients, a trial period of steroid therapy should be instituted to confirm this possible association, to avoid unwarranted surgery and its attendant morbidity.
D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001507:Beclomethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012138:Respiratory Therapy
D001507:Beclomethasone