What Is The Name For Adrenal Cortex Hyperactivity?
Drug-induced adrenal insufficiency
Prevention
To reduce the risk of developing this condition:
- Use glucocorticoids for the shortest time possible, in the smallest dose possible
- Take steroids every other day, instead of daily
- Use steroid-sparing agents (for the treatment of asthma or arthritis, for example)
People who use inhaled steroids can reduce their exposure by using a spacer, and by rinsing out their mouth after inhaling the medication.
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