Safety of inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma
Bazzy-Asaad A. Safety of inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma. Current Opinion In Pediatrics 2001, 13: 523-527. PMID: 11753100, DOI: 10.1097/00008480-200112000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaBone and BonesChildGlucocorticoidsHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemPituitary-Adrenal SystemConceptsModerate dosesChronic childhood asthmaUltimate adult heightMainstay of therapyUse of ICSAdrenal suppressionAsthma controlAdrenal functionChildhood asthmaGrowth retardationAdult heightAsthmaLong-term studiesDrugsCorticosteroidsChildrenDosesInitial decreaseGrowth velocitySafetyProper monitoringComplicationsGlucocorticoidsTherapyMainstay