Inhaled corticoids in asthmatic patients: effect on body mass index and spirometry

The key treatment for persistent asthma is inhaled corticosteroid (IC). Severe asthmatic patients usually require high doses of IC for long periods of time. High doses of IC may lead to suppression of adrenal and other adverse effects, as obesity

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Rosilane dos Reis Pacheco, Mayra Coutinho Andrade, Natalia falci Pedroso, Priscila Takejima, Marcelo V. Aun, Jorge Elias Kalil Filho, Pedro Giavina-Bianchi, Rosana C. Agondi Source Type: research