Progressive epidural lipomatosis with steroid use in severe refractory asthma.
BACKGROUND: Long-term immunosuppression with oral corticosteroids is frequently used to treat inflammatory diseases of the lung and is advocated in the management of some patients with asthma. METHODS: The authors describe the case of a 35-year-old man with severe refractory asthma who developed a...
Main Authors: | Wakerley, B, Kent, L, Jackson, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2011
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