title: Potential adverse endocrine effects of inhaled corticosteroids.
abstract: Evidence exists for a potential role for inhaled corticosteroids, particularly when used in high dose to cause growth impairment, delayed maturation and adrenal suppression in children adolescents with asthma. The functional significance of biochemical adrenal suppression remains uncertain. Similarly, there is as yet insufficient evidence to determine whether inhaled corticosteroids may adversely affect bone mineral density in children and adolescents with asthma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Batch
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D002648:Child; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones