Metabolomic Study Links Asthma Treatment to Adrenal Suppression - Technology Networks

A large-scale metabolomics study has revealed that inhaled cortical steroids used to treat asthma are linked to adrenal suppression, the symptoms of which can include fatigue, headache, vomiting and psychiatric symptoms.

Inhaled cortical steroids (ICS) can help patients manage asthma symptoms, and recent updates to asthma treatment guidelines have expanded recommended, low-dose treatment. But concerns persist that IC… [+2248 chars]

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