Detection of Adrenal Insufficiency in Moderate to Severe Asthma

Systemic corticosteroid(CS) is necessary for control of asthma in moderate to severe asthma though they often result in adrenal insufficiency(AI) that need hydrocortone replacement therapy.We attempted to describe characteristics of those with possible AI in order to detect those who might need replacement therapy.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - January 31, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Michiko Haida, Akihiko Hashiguchi, Takahiro Inoue Source Type: research