There has been debate over the effectiveness and safety of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Is the therapy one that you would use among your patients?
Jenny is a 12-year-old girl with asthma who has recently started using daily inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) with little effect. Her mother asks whether any alternative treatments might offer better control...
John is a 3-year-old boy with a history of asthma and recurrent wheezing, which is controlled by daily inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use. At his latest checkup, John's mother expresses concern about the...
Mark is a 13-year-old boy with persistent asthma, which has been well controlled through daily use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for several years. At his latest check-up, Mark's mother notes that...
Tiffany is a 9-year-old girl with asthma that has recently progressed from intermittent to mild persistant classification. You have recommended, as per current guidelines, institution of inhaled...
