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Review
. 2012 Feb;19(1):53-6.
doi: 10.1097/MED.0b013e32834edab5.

Recent research on inhaled corticosteroids and growth

Jeffrey Roizen  1 , Craig Alter, Vaneeta Bamba
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Review

Recent research on inhaled corticosteroids and growth

Jeffrey Roizen et al. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Description of recent studies evaluating growth and inhaled corticosteroids.

Recent findings: Corticosteroids are the gold standard of asthma maintenance treatment, but effects on growth remain controversial. This is a review of recent research in this area, which has focused on medications causing less adrenal suppression as well as alternative regimens for chronic illness such as asthma.

Summary: The use of newer corticosteroids and regimens shows short-term evidence of minimal growth effects without worsening of asthma control.

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Conflicts of interest

The authors have no conflicts of interest.

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