Inhaled Corticosteroids: Clinical Effects in Asthma and COPD

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Anti‐inflammatory activity of corticosteroids Routes of administration Absorption and fate of corticosteroids Currently available inhaled corticosteroids Efficacy in asthma Efficacy in COPD Side effects of ICS Conclusions References Introduction Anti‐inflammatory activity of corticosteroids Routes of administration Absorption and fate of corticosteroids Currently available inhaled corticosteroids Efficacy in asthma Efficacy in COPD Side effects of ICS Conclusions References