title: Resolution of pulmonary cyst after steroid therapy of asthma.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001507:Beclomethasone