The risk of osteoporosis in patients with asthma

The risk of osteoporosis in patients with asthma

It is well-known that use of continuous systemic corticosteroids (SG) affects bone metabolism, bone mineral density (BMD), and ultimately increases the risk of osteoporosis. In patients with asthma, on the other hand, the effects of long-term high-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on BMD and risk o...

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Main Authors: Indumathi Kumarathas, Torben Harsløf, Charlotte Uggerhøj Andersen, Bente Langdahl, Ole Hilberg, Leif Bjermer, Anders Løkke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:European Clinical Respiratory Journal
Subjects:
asthma
osteoporosis
inhaled corticosteroids
oral corticosteroids
adverse effect
bone mineral density
fracture
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20018525.2020.1763612

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20018525.2020.1763612

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