Are inhaled corticosteroids associated with an increased risk of fracture in children?
Inhaled corticosteroids are widely used in the long-term management of asthma in children. Data on the relationship between inhaled corticosteroid therapy and osteoporotic fracture are inconsistent. We address this issue in a large population-based cohort of children aged 4-17 years in the UK (the G...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2004
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