Do inhaled corticosteroids elevate risk for pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Several clinical trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses suggest that they do ...

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Objective: To review the basis for the estimated comparative daily dosages of inhaled corticosteroids for children and adults that are presented in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's ...

The Asthma Society of Ireland has warned that over-use of steroid medication may cause more harm than good. A study has shown ...

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People who suffer from asthma in Ireland have significant levels of steroid use, including children, a new survey reveals ...

You should stop taking any long-acting inhalers which contain inhaled corticosteroids or bronchodilators. However, you can continue to use a quick-acting inhaler (such as VENTOLIN) during an acute ...

Low climate-impact corticosteroid inhalers are as effective as high climate impact inhalers for COPD and asthma outcomes, per ...

A common treatment that's often recommended is topical steroids – creams, ointments, lotions or gels via which steroids are applied directly to your skin. 'These can help eczema and they are a ...

The following is a summary of “Comparative Risk of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events Associated With Leukotriene-Receptor ...

Steroid tablets are associated with significant adverse side effects. Short-term use risks sleep disturbance, reflux, ...