It’s Time to Protect Asthma Patients From Steroid Overuse
The Global Initiative of Asthma (GINA) estimates that more than 17 million patients worldwide have severe uncontrolled asthma. The condition is defined as asthma that is uncontrolled despite the use ...
In Conversation With… Jane McDowell, MBBS BSc PhD
“Steroid use is prevalent among severe asthma patients, in part due to physician training that emphasizes the effectiveness of steroids rather than their potential dangers.” Jane McDowell, MBBS BSc ...
Making the case for steroid-sparing biologics on World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day was celebrated around the world on May 3rd - a day set aside to raise awareness about asthma and how those battling the condition can best equip themselves. This year, the Global ...
Quantification of Glucocorticoid-Associated Morbidity in Severe Asthma Using the Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index
An observational cohort study of patients at a UK Regional Specialist Clinic for Severe Asthma studied the use of the Steritas GTI in routine clinical care. The study was conducted for a systematic ...
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