The American Journal of Managed Care

Study Says ICS Use for Asthma Is Linked With Adrenal Suppression

The researchers conducted the study in order to clarify the role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in adrenal suppression. The largest metabolomic study of asthma to date investigated the effect of ...
Nature

De-implementation of inappropriate inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with COPD in general practice, results of a mixed methods study

Many patients with COPD use inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) without proper indication. We developed a multifaceted tailor-made de-implementation strategy—including a toolbox, communication plan, and ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

ICS Use Tied to Fewer Exacerbations in Patients With Bronchiectasis and Elevated Blood Eosinophils

ICS are commonly used in bronchiectasis patients, despite guidelines advising against it unless specific conditions are present. The study found ICS users with elevated eosinophils had fewer ...
Medscape

Maternal Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids During Pregnancy May Protect Against Reduced Lung Function in Infants

The use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) during pregnancy may diminish the association between maternal asthma and reduced infant lung function and thus may improve respiratory health in infants born ...