potential growth suppression in children using INHALED steroids
October 1998
You'll see new precautions about potential growth suppression in children using INHALED steroids.
Some studies suggest that chronic use of inhaled steroids for asthma decreases growth...especially at higher doses.
Some NASAL corticosteroids might also slow growth.
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