Inhaled steroids in the treatment of asthma.
The authors present a review of recent data that is relevant to the effects of inhaled steroids on the bone growth of asthma patients. The authors recommend appropriate treatment plans based on this review and the NHBLI/NIH guidelines for the management of asthma.
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Asthma & Allergy Research Center, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103-2499, USA.
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006128:Growth / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection
D005938:Glucocorticoids