Particle sizes of corticosteroids 2by
Neil Kao
Here's a picture from "Using Microfine Formulations of Inhaled Corticosteroids to Treat Asthma" (by... of corticosteroids makes when the meds enter the lung. Smaller particles penetrate further into the lung...
Topical Corticosteroid Potency Chartby
Neil Kao
Not all topical corticosteroids are created equally!
I saw a patient 2 days ago, with poorly.... After we determined which topical steroids she had used, I noted that she used products in the classes of 5, 6, and 7...
Anti-inflammatory Agent: Corticosteroidsby
Lauren B.
is perhaps the most recognizable and most prescribed anti-inflammatory agent for cystic fibrosis patients. This corticosteroid... are useful in lowering the IgE levels of patients who suffer from allergic bronchopulmonary aspergilliosis...
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Lauren B.Corticosteroids are often prescribed to cystic fibrosis patients as a way to decrease..., corticosteroids such as prednisone have been shown to be effective in dealing with the short-term inflammation...
Inhaled Corticosteroids and Growthby
Neil Kao
Parents ask me frequently about inhaled corticosteroids and growth. I recommend using inhaled corticosteroids for control of the inflammation causing asthma in the right circumstances. This position...
Tennis Elbow and corticosteroid injectionsby
Stephen Tvedten
Efficacy and safety of corticosteroid injections and other injections for management... between many high-quality randomised controlled trials that corticosteroid injections reduced pain in the short term...
Should Corticosteroids Be Used for Fibromyalgia Treatment?
Full Question:
If, as studies suggest, there is no inflammation involved with fibromyalgia, why are corticosteroids sometimes prescribed for FM? - Adrian
Answer:
Dear Adrian:
I'm not sure which studies suggest... information useful, but this Q & A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive...crap
New Feature - Ask the Expert
Do you have questions about chronic pain? Since many of our readers do, each month I will answer a few of them. Here are this month's questions and answers...
1. Corticosteroids for fibromyalgia... of an emergency.
We hope you find this general medical and health information useful, but this Q & A is meant...crap
PCR negative after steroide reduction again
Hello, My opinion hasn't changed. Corticosteroids can suppress immune responses and might cause.... Corticosteroids should not cause a false-positive HIV antibody test, although a number of other things can... FDA approved for this use, it can be helpful in sorting out disputed serological results...crap
So, John and Jerry, What are your thoughts on DBT?
We now know you both are advocates of CBT and we both know your thoughts and feelings regarding CBT's therapeutic uses. So, please tell what your thoughts and feelings are regarding DBT for those with the Bipolar mind.
In that DBT incorporates some of what CBT does, along with other therapeutic...crap
corticosteroids & oral thrush
Hi docs,Can topical corticosteroids cause oral thrush?Thanks a lot for all your efforts! Keith Henry, M.D. corticosteroids & oral thrush Very very rarely. KHcrap
Chronic corticosteroid use and HIV Tests
I've seen you reassure many posters who have been treated intermittently with corticosteroids...'s not, do patients on consistent, high-dose corticosteroids need to get a PCR test in addition... corticosteroid use and HIV Tests Hello Strata,There really is no specific cutoff point. That is, we can...crap
Kenalog injections
Has anyone had better success using Kenalog injections vs nasal corticosteroids and antihistimines? Thanks.
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I know, I know...I've already Woo Hoo ed
I was reading through previous questions when I noticed that you mention that use of corticosteroids can cause a false negative result. I'm probably just being stupid (again) but I have been using a Hydrocortisone ointment for a skin condition for several years, could this in anyway cause a false negative...crap