Abstract
Lung inflammation and injury is critical in cystic fibrosis. An ideal antiinflammatory agent has not been identified but inhaled corticosteroids are widely used despite lack of evidence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1356-62 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine |
Volume | 173 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- Administration, Inhalation
- Adolescent
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Androstadienes
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Asthma
- Bronchodilator Agents
- Child
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Double-Blind Method
- Feasibility Studies
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Forced Expiratory Volume
- Humans
- Lung
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Placebos
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Safety
- Withholding Treatment