Influence of obesity on bone mineral density in postmenopausal asthma patients undergoing treatment with inhaled corticosteroids
OBJECTIVES: The etiology of osteoporosis in asthma is complex as various factors contribute to its pathogenesis. The purpose of our study was to investigate the effects of obesity and inhaled steroids, as well as the severity and duration of asthma, on osteoporosis in postmenopausal asthma patients...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322009000400008 |