No evidence inhaled corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk
Posted Jan 11 2010 10:18pm
Osteoporosis is common in patients with COPD and concerns have been raised about the effect of long term use of inhaled corticosteroids on bone mineral density.
This study, published in Chest, investigated the effects of an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone), a long-acting beta-agonist (salmeterol) or the two in combination, on bone mineral density and bone fractures in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD over three years.
Osteoporosis is common in patients with COPD and concerns have been raised about the effect of long term use of inhaled corticosteroids on bone mineral density.
This study, published in Chest, investigated the effects of an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone), a long-acting beta-agonist (salmeterol) or the two in combination, on bone mineral density and bone fractures in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD over three years.
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