Asthma Management

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Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)
  • Inhaled steroids are not systemically absorbed and therefore have far fewer side effects.
  • A common side effect for inhaled steroids may include oral candidiasis.
  • Patients can decrease the incidence of oral candidiasis by always rinsing their mouth after administration of the medication.
  • Growth should be monitored in young children [10]
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