title: A review of the role of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of acute asthma.
abstract: Systemic corticosteroids (CSs) are generally accepted as treatment for acute exacerbations of asthma. In contrast, inhaled corticosteroids (ICs) have been used for the long-term management of asthma but are not widely accepted for the treatment of asthma exacerbations. The onset of action of ICs in acute asthma begins in 1 hour. In patients with mild to moderate exacerbation, administration of high-dose ICs may decrease the need for hospital admission and the number of symptomatic days.
authors.affiliation: Capital Allergy and Respiratory Disease Center, Sacramento, California 95819, USA.
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Chipps
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Chipps
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids