The risk of nonvertebral fracture related to inhaled corticosteroid exposure among adults with chronic respiratory disease *

Authors :: Johannes, Catherine B.
Schneider, Gary A.
Dube, Timothy J.
Alfredson, Tanya D.
Davis, Kourtney J.
Walker, Alexander M.
Source :: Chest. January 2005, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p89, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Objective: To examine nonvertebral fracture risk in relation to inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) exposure among adults with respiratory disease. Design and patients: Nested case-control study within a cohort of 89,877 UnitedHealthcare [...]

Subjects :: Corticosteroids -- Dosage and administration
Respiration disorders -- Drug therapy
Asthma -- Drug therapy
Health
Drug therapy
Dosage and administration

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