[Inhaled glucocorticosteroids in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].

Pneumonol Alergol Pol

Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Alergologii AM we Wrocławiu.

Published: May 2005

Molecular mechanisms of actions, pharmacokinetics and anti-inflammatory potency of inhaled glucocorticosteroids (ICS) are described. Differences in clinical effectiveness of ICS in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) therapy and up-to-date recommendations for treatment with ICS in asthma and COPD patients are discussed. Finally there are presented data on safety of long-term treatment with ICS, specially in asthmatic children.

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