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Inhaled Steroids Children
Two studies have found that the use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat asthma in infants and children does not alter the course of the disease as the children age. Though steroids do not appear to prevent the development of asthma, one of the studies found that steroids were effective in lessening the disease's symptoms while the children were taking the medicines.
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From Our Experts
Are Long Term Inhaled Steroids Safe?
Many patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients are concerned about the long term... Read more »
Can children carry inhalers at school?
My yearly routine includes talking to school staff about my son's asthma, filling out the appropriate forms and double-checking where his... Read more »
School Kids Need Quick Access to Asthma Rescue Inhalers
Think about this. There are many asthmatic adults who are embarrassed or too modest to seek medical attention. Many are even so modest... Read more »
What Inhaled Steroid is Best for Your Asthma?
Chances are if you have asthma you have some degree of chronic (it's always there) inflammation in your air passages. Studies have... Read more »
Combination Inhalers for Asthma Control: A New Kid on the Block
Although asthma death rates have declined, it continues to be a leading cause of missed work and school in the United States. The National... Read more »
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Inhaled steroids better for boys' bones
Inhaled steroids may be a better choice than oral steroids for children with asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of New... Read more »
Study: Some cystic fibrosis patients can stop using inhaled st...
Researchers in London have found that cystic fibrosis (CF) patients who stop taking inhaled corticosteroids like Flovent may not suffer any adverse... Read more »
Inhaled Steroids Don't Prevent Asthma Attacks: Study
Many doctors recommend taking a double dose of inhaled steroids in order to get an impending asthma attack under control, but a new study suggests it... Read more »
Benefits of Inhaled Steroids for COPD May Be Overstated
A new study suggests that inhaled steroids may not provide much relief for patients having a COPD exacerbation. Researchers in India analyzed 11... Read more »
Studies suggest inhaled steroids work better than cromolyn in ...
Doctors at The Cochrane Collaboration, an organization that evaluates medical trials, have found that patients who use inhaled steroids (Beclovent,... Read more »
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