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[Primum non nocere: inhaled corticoids]

J Lacronique1

  • 1Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Cochin, Paris.

Revue De Pneumologie Clinique
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Inhaled corticosteroids are effective for asthma but can cause subtle systemic effects. Careful monitoring and minimal effective doses are crucial to prevent long-term health issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology and Pharmacology

Context:

  • Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are widely used for asthma management.
  • Increasingly sensitive tests detect subclinical systemic effects from low ICS doses.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the potential long-term deleterious effects of inhaled corticosteroids.
  • To clarify the clinical significance of subclinical systemic effects detected by sensitive tests.

Summary:

  • While ICS are effective, sensitive tests reveal subclinical biological effects, raising concerns about adrenal failure, osteoporosis, and growth retardation.
  • Distinguishing ICS effects from asthma's own complications requires controlled studies.
  • Clinical consequences of long-term ICS are less severe than oral corticosteroids, but indications remain debated.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for careful dose titration and monitoring of inhaled corticosteroids.
  • Emphasizes the importance of controlled studies to accurately assess treatment risks.
  • Informs clinical guidelines regarding the appropriate use of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma patients.

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