Characterization of factors associated with systemic corticosteroid use in severe asthma: data from the Severe Asthma Research Program
K Wysocki, SY Park, E Bleecker, W Busse… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2014 - jacionline.org
Inhaled corticosteroids remain gold standard asthma therapy; however, some patients
appear to require chronic systemic corticosteroids (SCSs) for optimal control. Although no
previous studies have addressed factors predisposing a patient with severe asthma (SA) to
require SCSs, obesity, persistent inflammation, and airway obstruction have all been
associated with higher inhaled and SCS use.
appear to require chronic systemic corticosteroids (SCSs) for optimal control. Although no
previous studies have addressed factors predisposing a patient with severe asthma (SA) to
require SCSs, obesity, persistent inflammation, and airway obstruction have all been
associated with higher inhaled and SCS use.