Background Previous studies have found an association between the use of inhaled
corticosteroids and fracture, but the extent to which this association is due to inhaled …

Studies of the risk of fracture associated with inhaled corticosteroids are inconclusive and
are limited to short-term effects. We assessed whether long-term use increases this risk. We …

Abstract Treatment with systemic corticosteroids is known to increase the risk of fractures but
little is known of the fracture risks associated with inhaled corticosteroids. A retrospective …

There is accumulating evidence that the use of inhaled corticosteroids is associated with a
dose-related reduction in bone mineral density. Whether this translates to an increase in …

Background: Inhaled corticosteroids are used increasingly to treat people with COPD, but
the extent to which these drugs increase the risk of fracture is unclear. Aim: To quantify the …

Objective To examine nonvertebral fracture risk in relation to inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
exposure among adults with respiratory disease. Design and patients Nested case-control …

Background It is uncertain whether long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs), widely
used to treat COPD, increases the risk of fracture, particularly in women, in view of the …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are frequently treated with
inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). However, the impact of ICS use on fracture risk remains …

BACKGROUND The adverse effects of oral corticosteroids are widely recognised but there
are few quantitative data on which to base advice to patients. In a two part cross sectional …

Background: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed medications for the
management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is well established …