Journal article
Prevalence of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression in children treated for asthma with inhaled corticosteroid
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression in asthmatic children on inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
METHODS: Clinical and demographic variables were recorded on preconstructed, standardized forms. HPA axis suppression was measured by morning serum cortisol levels and confirmed by low-dose adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation testing.
Authors
Smith RW; Downey K; Gordon M; Hudak A; Meeder R; Barker S; Smith WG
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. e34–e39
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 1, 2012
DOI
10.1093/pch/17.5.e34
ISSN
1205-7088