- Fortunately, there has been an increased success with inhaled steroids, which have fewer side effects than do the oral dose steroids
- ICSs are the most effective long-term therapy available
- Some common inhaled steroids used are:
- Beclomethasone (Vanceril, Beclovent)
- Budesonide (Pulmicort)
- Flunisolide (AeroBid) Now off market June 30,2011
- Fluticasone (Flovent)
- Triamcinolone acetonide (Azmacort) Now off market December 31,2010 [10]
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