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Corticosteroid therapy in asthma.

N E Dunlap, J D Fulmer

    Clinics in Chest Medicine
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Corticosteroids effectively treat asthma by reducing inflammation and bronchospasm. Use is recommended after other treatments, with careful consideration of dosage and long-term side effects like HPA axis suppression.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Asthma management involves addressing allergic and idiosyncratic types.
    • Corticosteroid mechanisms in asthma are not fully understood but involve inflammatory pathways.
    • Corticosteroids impact cellular responses, vascular inflammation, catecholamine action, and eicosanoid production.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the role and application of corticosteroids in asthma treatment.
    • To outline appropriate usage, dosage considerations, and potential side effects.
    • To provide guidance on corticosteroid use in specific patient populations and situations.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of corticosteroid mechanisms and clinical applications in asthma.
    • Analysis of treatment guidelines for various asthma severities and patient groups.

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  • Evaluation of short-term and long-term side effect profiles, including HPA axis suppression.

    • Main Results:

    • Corticosteroids are effective for allergic and idiosyncratic asthma, especially after other therapies.
    • Optimal dosing is not defined, but guidelines exist; IV administration is preferred for status asthmaticus.
    • Alternate-day or aerosolized corticosteroids are preferred for long-term use to minimize side effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Corticosteroids are valuable in asthma management, particularly for severe or refractory cases.
    • Careful dosing, route selection, and monitoring for side effects are crucial.
    • Use in pregnant patients and perioperatively requires specific considerations to balance risks and benefits.