Severity of obstructive airway disease and risk of osteoporotic fracture.
The use of inhaled corticosteroids has been associated with a dose-related increased risk of fracture. This may be related to systemic absorption. However, several studies have found that patients with more severe reductions in pulmonary function had reduced bone mineral density, independent of inha...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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