Bone mineral density in asthmatic patients on inhaled corticosteroids in a developing country
Introduction: 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. Objectives: We aimed to determine the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Thoracic Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2012;volume=7;issue=2;spage=69;epage=73;aulast=Kuan |