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Bone mineral density in asthmatic patients on inhaled corticosteroids in a developing country

Kuan YC 1 , How SH , Azian AA , Liam CK , Ng TH , Fauzi AR

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  • 1 Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Ann Thorac Med, 2012 Apr;7(2):69-73.
PMID: 22558010 DOI: 10.4103/1817-1737.94522

Abstract

Prolonged use of oral corticosteroids is a risk factor for osteoporosis. However, the effect of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on bone mineral density (BMD) of asthmatic patients remains controversial.

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