Quick reference guide for clinicians: systematic review of the evidence regarding potential complications of inhaled steroid use in asthma.
Systematic review of evidence supports a conclusion that the proven effectiveness of ICS treatment of asthma symptoms decidedly outweighs the proven risks. Clinicians may use this evidence-based review in making decisions regarding selection of treatment of asthma symptoms in individual patients.
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000187:drug effects; D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced; D002648:Child; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D006128:Growth / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents