title: Refining the use of inhaled steroids in asthma.
abstract: Inhaled corticosteroids remain the most significant aspect of asthma therapy. An increasing number of drugs, devices and formulations are available to health-care professionals. This article aims to address the goals of inhaled steroid therapy and asks how well the available options meet these goals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, North Manchester General Hospital.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Miles
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D010349:Patient Compliance
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids