Asthma symptoms can be effectively managed with corticosteroids
Efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids is better than that of cromolyn for managing symptoms of asthma, according to a review of recent studies comparing the two treatments.
Patients suffering from asthma and treated with inhaled corticosteroids tend to make less use of life-saving inhalers and displayed improved breathing signs than their counterparts treated with cromolyn.
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Asthma attacks among preschoolers can be reduced with inhaled corticosteroids
The largest study of its kind on preschoolers has highlighted the fact that high dosages of inhaled corticosteroids can be used as preventive treatment for reducing the severity and time duration of asthma attacks, which are triggered by colds.
The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and led by Dr. Francine Ducharme, [...]
Relationship between asthma, LABA medications, and inhaled steroids explored
As per a new review of recent studies, a combination of drugs for airway opening and inhaled steroids with inflammation-reducing properties are better option than a normal dose of steroids when it comes to inhibiting severe asthma attacks.
It was suggested during the view that higher doses of steroids can prove to be an amicable option [...]
Inhaled steroid treatment for asthma may not be for every child
According to a study that was presented at the American Thoracic Society and handled by researcher Gregory Sawicki, M.D. of Children’s Hospital in Boston, some children may not be able to control asthma in the same manner as other children with asthma when treated with inhaled corticosteroids.
This study is expected to highlight some present-day loopholes [...]
Chronic corticosteroid usage highlighted by new research
New findings in relation to the usage of chronic corticosteroid were revealed during an annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Seattle.
As per Rebecca Green, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., corticosteroids have long being considered to be [...]
Some Asthmatic Children may be less responsive to Inhaled Steroid Treatment
Some of the asthmatic children undergoing inhaled corticosteroid treatment may not respond as others, as per a new study presented at the American Thoracic Society.
During the study, it was found that some children may be genetically less responsive to steroid treatment for their asthma, as per researcher Gregory Sawicki, M.D. of Children’s Hospital in Boston. [...]
No Bone Fracture In Long-Term Use Of Inhaled Corticosteroids
Inhaled steroid which is used to treat asthma does not cause significantly affect or increase the risk of bone fractures. This was the result of a Switzerland study which investigated the effects of long term use of inhaled corticosteroids among young asthmatic patients.
Although inhaled corticosteroids have been widely used to treat asthma on children, [...]