Allergy Notes, Evidence-based Information by Board-certified Physicians

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Inhaled steroids at high doses may cause adrenal insufficiency

Effect of childhood asthma and inhaled steroid on adult height: 1.2 cm lower height with budesonide vs. placebo

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Half of patients with mild/moderate asthma have noneosinophilic disease - FeNO and inhaled steroids may not help

Steroid Insensitivity in Asthma Linked to Defect of PP2A Enzyme, May Provide Key to New Treatments

Mometasone/formoterol (Dulera) associated with a 200-mL increase in FEV1 on day 1, greater effect than fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair)

Inhaled mometasone and budesonide have the same efficacy, but mometasone 800 mcg affects the HPA axis

Even local steroids (eye drops, ICS, creams) can cause adrenal suppression and adrenal insufficiency

Single dose of dexamethasone as effective as a 5-day course of oral steroids for asthma exacerbations in children

Daily vs. Intermittent Budesonide in Preschool Children with Recurrent Wheezing: No Difference

Inhaled steroids for 6 months may affect bone status of female asthmatic patients

88% of moderate to severe asthmatics are not able to fully control their symptoms

Low-dose fluticasone is less expensive and more effective than montelukast in children with asthma

Statins enhance anti-inflammatory effects of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma

No Significant Ocular Side Effects After 2 Years of Nasal Steroids Use By Children With Allergic Rhinitis

Asthma in pregnancy - under-diagnosed and under-treated

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