How do inhaled steroids improve the quality of life of asthmatics?
Regular inhaled steroids reduce asthma symptoms and exacerbations of the disease. By this, hospitalisations are significantly reduced due to this disease. School absenteeism (in children) and work absenteeism (in adults) is markedly reduced. Lung function, in addition, is maintained at normal or near-normal levels. All the above allow the asthmatic to lead a normal life, just like any other person. It is in this respect that inhaled corticosteroids have contributed enormously to improving the quality of life of asthmatics.
