Reduced bone density in inhaled corticosteroids-treated asthmatic patients showing decreased cortisol response to low-dose ACTH test

K. Fujita, S. Kasayama, M. Otsuki, M. Tanemura, A. Miyatake (Hikone, Shiga, Osaka, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Comorbid cardiovascular condition and therapy of asthma
Session: Comorbid cardiovascular condition and therapy of asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 497
Disease area: Airway diseases

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K. Fujita, S. Kasayama, M. Otsuki, M. Tanemura, A. Miyatake (Hikone, Shiga, Osaka, Japan). Reduced bone density in inhaled corticosteroids-treated asthmatic patients showing decreased cortisol response to low-dose ACTH test. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 497

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