Corticosteroid choice and clinical outcomes for asthma exacerbations in the primary care setting.

Nidhya NavanandanAngela MossMelisa S TanverdiLilliam AmbroggioMark Brittan

Published in: The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma (2020)

There are no differences in clinical outcomes by type of OCS prescribed for acute asthma exacerbations in the primary care setting. Due to better adherence and side effect profile, primary care providers may consider to use dexamethasone as the preferred OCS.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
cystic fibrosis
general practice
low dose
allergic rhinitis
drug induced
adipose tissue
glycemic control
insulin resistance