The skeletal effects of inhaled glucocorticoids are poorly understood. Children with asthma
treated with inhaled glucocorticoids have lower growth velocity, bone density, and adult …

OBJECTIVE. Systemic corticosteroids are known to induce osteoporosis and increase the
risk for fractures in adults and children. Inhaled corticosteroids have been shown to increase …

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the effects of inhaled corticosteroids on bone and their potential
public health implications. DATA SOURCES: The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were …

The efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma has been firmly established
in a variety of settings. The majority of asthma management plans now recommend the use …

Inhaled corticosteroids are widely used in the long-term management of asthma in children.
Data on the relationship between inhaled corticosteroid therapy and osteoporotic fracture …

Inhaled corticosteroids are being given to more patients, at increasing doses and for longer
periods of time. This has led to renewed concern about side-effects, particularly when higher …

OBJECTIVE: To define the effects of both parenteral and inhaled corticosteroids on bone
growth in children and the development of osteopenia and osteoporosis in children and …

Background Inhaled glucocorticoids are the most commonly used medications for the long-
term treatment of patients with asthma. Whether long-term therapy with inhaled …

Inhaled corticosteroids are recognized as the most effective anti-inflammatory therapy in
patients with asthma and their early introduction is recommended by national and …

The effect of inhaled glucocorticosteroids (ICS) on bone metabolism and subsequent
osteoporosis is controversial. Explanations for this controversy include various study …