Bone mineral density in asthmatic patients on inhaled corticosteroids in a developing country

INTRODUCTION: Prolonged use of oral conicostero,as ,s a risk factor for osteoporosis. However, the effect of inhaled corticos-teroids (CS) on bone mineral density (ENID) of asthmatic patients remains controversial. OBJECTIVES. We aimed to determine the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in...

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Main Authors: Kuan, Yeh Chunn, How, Soon Hin, Abd. Aziz, Azian, Chong, Kin Liam, Ng, Teck Han, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications 2012
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