Open AccessComparison of the effect of high-dose inhaled budesonide and fluticasone on adrenal function in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Author(s) -
Ahmed Fahim,
Shoaib Faruqi,
Caroline Wright,
Jack Kastelik,
Alyn H. Morice
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
annals of thoracic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.639
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1817-1737
pISSN - 1998-3557
DOI - 10.4103/1817-1737.98846
Subject(s) - medicine , budesonide , fluticasone , copd , formoterol , adverse effect , gastroenterology , salmeterol , asthma , corticosteroid , creatinine
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.