Do Inhaled Steroids Improve Childhood Asthma?
Do Inhaled Steroids Improve Childhood Asthma?Answer: Parental Concern Versus Improved Outcomes Numerous clinical trials show that inhaled steroids like Flovent or Pulmicort improve symptoms in childhood asthma such as: • Wheezing • Chest tightness • Shortness of breath • Chronic cough Despite the evidence, many parents remained concerned about their use in childhood asthma. Side effects such as impaired growth, however,are relatively uncommon and most patients tolerate inhaled steroids just fine. The fact is, once patients need more than just an intermittent asthma i
