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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Main Authors: van Staa, T, Bishop, N, Leufkens, H, Cooper, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004