[The influence of inhaled glucocorticoids on the growth of asthmatic children].
In this paper general characteristic of the growing process of children is described. Various factors may modify this process including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, diseases, diet, and drugs. Asthmatic children present growth retardation, however without significant influence on final height. Low and moderate doses of inhaled glycocorticosteroids have no significant effects on growth. The results of short, medium and long term studies are discussed.
Breborowicz
Anna
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Klinika Pneumonologii i Alergologii Dzieciecej Instytutu Pediatrii Akademii Medycznej w Poznaniu.
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents