Abstract:BackgroundThe role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is undisputable in the management of chronic asthma. However, the regular or recurrent use of ICS results in suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, that could be asymptomatic or results in adrenal crisis. The Low Dose Short Synacthen Test (LDSST) has been shown to be a sensitive test of adrenal function during ICS therapy.AimsTo describe recovery of adrenal function in children with abnormal cortisol responses to the LDSST during treatment … Show more
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