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Comparative Study
. 1986 Apr 26;1(8487):942-4.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(86)91045-7.

Nocturnal adrenal suppression in asthmatic children taking inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate

C M Law, J L Marchant, J W Honour, M A Preece, J O Warner
Comparative Study

Nocturnal adrenal suppression in asthmatic children taking inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate

C M Law et al. Lancet. .

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  • Lancet 1987 Jun 6;1(8545):1321

Abstract

Plasma cortisol was measured every 20 min and sleep was monitored in nineteen asthmatic children, twelve of whom were receiving various doses of inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP). Children receiving inhaled BDP had lower cortisol secretion during the night than those who were not taking inhaled BDP, a delayed rise from the nocturnal nadir, and low early morning levels. Inhaled BDP produces a dose-dependent adrenal suppression.

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