[The role of steroid therapy in treatment of bronchial asthma in children]

Wiad Lek. 1998:51 Suppl 1:19-27.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of respiratory system. Antiinflammatory therapy, especially inhaled steroid is a basic form of pharmacotherapy. Inhaled steroids are used in chronic mild, medium and severe bronchial asthma. Dose of drugs depends on severity of the illness.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Steroids

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Steroids