[Effects of inhaled glucocorticoids effects on the body composition in children with moderate asthma].
BACKGROUND
To assess anthropometric variables and body composition in children with moderate asthma.


METHODS
Cross-sectional study of two homogeneous cohorts. Group 1 (study group): 84 children with moderate asthma treated with inhaled budesonide for al least 12 months; group 2 (control group): 89 healthy children. Body measurements were studied by bioelectrical impedance.


RESULTS
Males with moderate asthma showed lower values for fat-free mass and total body water. Data corrected for weight rendered no statistically significant differences.


CONCLUSIONS
Male children with moderate asthma show a lower fast-free mass.
Aldamiz-Echevarría Azuara
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Unidad de Neumología Infantil. Hospital Aránzazu. San Sebastián. kaldamiz@hcru.osakidetza.net
González Pérez-Yarza
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Elorz Lambarri
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Ignacio Ruiz Sanz
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Aquino Fariña
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Zubillaga Huici
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000886:Anthropometry; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001823:Body Composition / Q000187:drug effects*; D019819:Budesonide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D017097:Electric Impedance; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D019819:Budesonide