Effect of long term inhaled corticosteroid therapy on adrenal suppression, growth and bone health in children with asthma

• Main Authors: Anuradha KWDA (Author), Prematilake GLDC (Author), Batuwita BAUI (Author), Kannangoda KASR (Author), Hewagamage US (Author), Wijeratne S (Author), Lankatilake Kantha (Author), de Silva KSH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the most effective treatment for children with persistent asthma. However adverse effects of ICS on Hypothalamo Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) axis, growth and bone metabolism are a concern. Hence the primary objective of this study was to describe the...