[Adrenal function and lipid metabolism in asthmatic children treated with budesonide].

Objective: To assess the effect of low doses of inhaled budesonide on the adrenal function and lipid metabolism of asthmatic children.

Material And Methods: The study included 10 asthmatic children (mean age, 8.8 years) treated with inhaled budesonide (200-300 micrograms/day) for a period longer than 3 months (group A); 15 asthmatic children (mean age, 7.