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Comparison of the effect of high-dose inhaled budesonide and fluticasone on adrenal function in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of respiratory-related morbidity and mortality. Inhaled steroids are frequently used in patients with moderate to severe disease and may lead to adrenal suppression. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the eff...

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Autores principales: Fahim, Ahmed, Faruqi, Shoaib, Wright, Caroline E., Kastelik, Jack A., Morice, Alyn H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3425045/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22924071
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1817-1737.98846