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

Background Systemic corticosteroid therapy is central to the management of acute asthma.
The use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) may also be beneficial in this setting. Objectives To …

Background Treatment guidelines for asthma recommend inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as
first‐line therapy for children with persistent asthma. Although ICS treatment is generally …

El aumento de la producción de moco es común en pacientes con enfermedades
respiratorias, asimismo, en la población en general como resultado de la exposición a …

Fixed-dose combinations of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) and long-acting β2-agonists
(LABAs) have been used to manage asthma for several years. They are the preferred …

Background Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the most effective treatment for children with
persistent asthma. Although treatment with ICS is generally considered to be safe in …

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the standard of care in asthma and are widely used in the
treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. High-dose regimens and …

Chlorine gas is a widely used industrial compound that is highly toxic by inhalation and is
considered a chemical threat agent. Inhalation of high levels of chlorine results in acute lung …

CORTISOL secretion by the cortex of e adrenal glands (Fig. 32.1) increases in response to
any stress in the body, whether physical (such as illness, trauma, surgery or temperature …

Qvar® Autohaler® efficacy on asthma control, assessed with E. Juniper asthma control
questionnaire (ACQ), was compared with fluticasone and budesonide. An open randomized …