Intramuscular Corticosteroids for Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Affects Healthcare Utilization.
Sean M ParselAlaa E MohammedDaniel FortBlair M BartonEdward D McCoulPublished in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2020)
IMCS use in the treatment of acute URI is highly prevalent despite lack of evidence for impact and safety. Prevalence is variable across multiple medical and surgical specialties including otorhinolaryngology. Administration of IMCS injection may contribute to the likelihood of a subsequent healthcare visit for the same indication.