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Adrenocortical function during high-dose beclomethasone aerosol therapy.

R S Francis

    Clinical Allergy
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    High-dose beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol therapy (up to 2000 mcg daily) appears safe for adrenocortical function in steroid-dependent asthmatics. This contrasts with oral prednisolone, which can impair adrenal function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Endocrinology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Steroid-dependent asthma requires long-term corticosteroid treatment.
    • Assessing the impact of inhaled corticosteroids on adrenal function is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of high-dose beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol on adrenocortical function.
    • To compare the adrenal response to inhaled beclomethasone versus oral prednisolone.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal observation of eight steroid-dependent asthmatic patients.
    • Serial tetracosactrin tests were used to assess adrenocortical function.
    • Dosage of beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol was increased up to 2000 mcg/day.

    Main Results:

    • Increased beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol dosage to 2000 mcg/day showed no significant impairment in adrenocortical function tests.
    • Adrenocortical function remained stable despite high-dose inhaled corticosteroid therapy.
    • Oral prednisolone therapy demonstrated a contrasting negative impact on these tests.

    Conclusions:

    • High-dose beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol is a potentially safer alternative for managing steroid-dependent asthma.
    • Inhaled corticosteroids may offer a better safety profile for adrenal function compared to oral steroids.

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