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The Prevalence of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Suppression in Children with Persistent Asthma
2019
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression is the most important systemic side effect associated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) therapy. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and determinants of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression in asthmatic children on ICSs. Methods: A total of 92 children aged 6 to 18 years, diagnosed with persistent asthma, and receiving regular ICS therapy for a minimum of 3 months, without any systemic steroid therapy within the last 3
doi:10.5812/ijp.90891
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