Does the use of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma benefit lung function in the long-term? A systematic review and meta-analysis

What is it about?

In patients with asthma, inhaled steroids are used to control symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. Currently, it is currently unclear whether inhaled steroids also improve long-term lung health. In our review, we analysed data from a variety of studies and found that inhaled steroid provided a small benefit to long-term lung health. The size of the benefit was greater in adults compared to children.

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