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

Asthma is a complex inflammatory disease characterized by airway inflammation and
hyperresponsiveness. The mechanisms associated with the development and progression …

Glucocorticoids are the most effective therapy available for patients with asthma. They may
be administered either orally or, much more safely, by inhalation. With the recognition that …

The article compares the efficacy and safety of inhaled glucocorticosteroids (GCSs) in
patients with asthma. Beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) is a pro-drug for beclomethasone …

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 …

This article briefly reviews the advances in our understanding of asthma with a particular
focus on the role of inflammation, before providing a concise overview of current knowledge …

International agreements to ban the use of environmentally damaging chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs) have signalled an end to the traditional CFC-propelled pressurised metered dose …

This descriptive, longitudinal, exploratory study was designed to investigate the relationship
between denial of illness and compliance with inhaled preventive medication in adults with …

Background: Airway inflammation is a hallmark of asthma, therefore current treatment
recommendations include the use of inhaled glucocorticosteroids (GCS). However, there is …

Background: Inhaled corticosteroids are being prescribed more commonly and in higher
doses than previously in the management of asthma. Although these topically active …