title: A comprehensive review of the adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids.
abstract: Corticosteroids are widely used in otolaryngology to treat many disorders; however, the nature and extent of possible complications may not be completely understood. A comprehensive review of the physiology of systemic corticosteroids and literature discussing the known side effects associated with their use is presented. The pathophysiology and the clinical impact of these side effects are reviewed. There are various potential side effects from the use of corticosteroids. Practitioners using corticosteroids should be familiar with these and obtain the patient's informed consent when appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. dpoetker@mcw.edu <dpoetker@mcw.edu>
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Poetker
authors.forename: Douglas D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Reh
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000187:drug effects; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000187:drug effects; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids