Incidence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in asthma: a UK population-based matched cohort study
Conclusions
Patients with asthma are more likely to develop osteoporosis or sustain fragility fractures than the general population, with a particular concern in younger people and those more frequently using OCS and ICS.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chalitsios, C. V., McKeever, T. M., Shaw, D. E. Tags: Asthma and allergy Original Articles: Asthma Source Type: research
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