Regular treatment with formoterol and an inhaled corticosteroid versus regular treatment with salmeterol and an inhaled corticosteroid for chronic asthma: serious adverse events [PDF]
Background An increase in serious adverse events with both regular formoterol and regular salmeterol in chronic asthma has been demonstrated in comparison with placebo in previous Cochrane reviews.
Aalbers +27 more
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Background: : Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay of asthma treatment, but conventional ICS may have limited effectiveness in inflammation and patency of small airways.
Makoto Hoshino
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Inhaled corticosteriod use and the risk of pneumonia and COPD exacerbations in the UPLIFT study [PDF]
Rationale Unlike many other COPD studies, the 4-year UPLIFT trial permitted inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use during run-in and treatment phases. This provided the opportunity to prospectively observe the continuing effects of ICS on respiratory events in
Morice, Alyn +4 more
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Combination fluticasone and salmeterol versus fixed dose combination budesonide and formoterol for chronic asthma in adults and children [PDF]
BackgroundCombination therapies are frequently recommended as maintenance therapy for people with asthma, whose disease is not adequately controlled with inhaled steroids.
Aalbers +64 more
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Comparative Study of Topical Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis Using Azelastine and Fluticasone in a Combination Verses Fluticasone Propionate Alone [PDF]
Background: Amongst the common problems faced globally, Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is very distressing at times. This is an inflammatory response to either known or unknown allergen.
Raisha G. Dalvi +4 more
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Steroids in pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis [PDF]
Swallowed fluticasone and oral viscous budesonide are effective first-line therapies for eosinophilic esophagitis in children. Side effects are minimal without evidence of Cushing syndrome, as seen in treatment with systemic corticosteroids.
Contreras, Emily M., Gupta, Sandeep K.
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A patient preference study that evaluated fluticasone furoate and mometasone furoate nasal sprays for allergic rhinitis [PDF]
Background: Corticosteroid nasal sprays are the mainstay of treatment for allergic rhinitis. These sprays have sensory attributes such as scent and/or odor, taste and aftertaste, and run down the throat and/or the nose, which, when unpleasant, can affect
Bremner, P +6 more
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A study to assess COPD Symptom-based Management and to Optimise treatment Strategy in Japan (COSMOS-J) based on GOLD 2011 [PDF]
Background and objective: The Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease(GOLD) Committee has proposed a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment framework focused on symptoms and on exacerbation risk. This study will evaluate a
Betsuyaku, T +7 more
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Bone mineral density and fracture risk with long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with asthma: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objectives: We aimed to assess the association between long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and bone adverse effects in patients with asthma. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of fracture risk and changes in bone mineral density with ...
Agertoft +32 more
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Comparison of Oral Montelukast and Intranasal Fluticasone in Patients with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis [PDF]
Introduction: Even though the links between upper and lower airway had been of interest to clinicians since long back, it has not attracted the attention of the researchers till recent past.
Apar Jindal +6 more
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