Objective To appraise the data on systemic adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids.
Methods A computerized database search from January 1, 1966, through July 31, 1998 …

Inhaled corticosteroids are considered by many to be the anti-inflammatory therapy of choice
in adult asthma, given their remarkable efficacy and apparent safety. They are presently …

Inhaled corticosteroids play a pivotal role in the treatment of asthma. Inhalation permits
effective delivery of the corticosteroid in high concentration to target sites within the lung …

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are common medications, used in respiratory medicine for
controlling conditions such as asthma and other obstructive airway diseases. The systemic …

The purpose of this review is to provide the clinician with an update on the potential adverse
effects caused by the inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs). The systemic effects of ICSs are a result …

The frequent use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs), especially at higher doses, has been
accompanied by concern about both systemic and local side effects. The systemic …

Inhaled corticosteroids have revolutionized the treatment of asthma and have now become
the mainstay of therapy for patients with chronic disease (1). In a supplement to this journal …

There has been increasing concern in the medical literature about the safety of inhaled and
nasal corticosteroids, since many patients, both adults and children, are increasingly …

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 …

Corticosteroids have numerous applications in treating inflammation and diseases of
immune function based on their significant anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive …