Journal article
A practical guide to the monitoring and management of the complications of systemic corticosteroid therapy
Abstract
Systemic corticosteroids play an integral role in the management of many inflammatory and immunologic conditions, but these agents are also associated with serious risks. Osteoporosis, adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, Cushing’s syndrome, psychiatric disturbances and immunosuppression are among the more serious side effects noted with systemic corticosteroid therapy, particularly when used at high doses …
Authors
Liu D; Ahmet A; Ward L; Krishnamoorthy P; Mandelcorn ED; Leigh R; Brown JP; Cohen A; Kim H
Journal
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, Vol. 9, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2013
DOI
10.1186/1710-1492-9-30
ISSN
1710-1484