Short-course systemic corticosteroids in asthma: striking the balance between efficacy and safety
Short courses of systemic corticosteroids (SCS), both oral and injectable, are very effective for the resolution of acute asthma symptoms, including exacerbations. However, the benefits of SCS, even short courses, must be balanced against the impact of their side-effects. While the adverse consequen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-04-01
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| Series: | European Respiratory Review |
| Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/29/155/190151.full |