Inhaled corticosteroids as first-line therapy for asthma

Why they work—and what the guidelines and evidence suggest

Scot Laurie Dr Laurie is a clinical fellow, and Dr Khan is assistant professor of internal medicine, division of allergy and immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.

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David Khan Dr Laurie is a clinical fellow, and Dr Khan is assistant professor of internal medicine, division of allergy and immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.Correspondence[email protected]

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Despite a plethora of clinical guidelines and evidence outlining the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids, these medications continue to be underused in the treatment of asthma. This article reviews the justification for prescribing inhaled steroids as first-line therapy, discusses indications for their use, and compares potencies of the various products now available. In addition, the authors address the adverse effects commonly associated with these agents and provide evidence supporting early intervention with inhaled steroids in the treatment of persistent asthma.

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Why they work—and what the guidelines and evidence suggest

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