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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Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications
2012
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