The Oral Effects of Inhalation Corticosteroid Therapy: An Update

Inhaled corticosteroids (IC) are commonly used for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Although these medications are generally considered safer when compared to oral systemic corticosteroids, there is evidence for potential systemic and local adverse effects with their use. Therefore, dentists s...

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Published inJournal of the California Dental Association Vol. 45; no. 5; pp. 227 - 231
Main Authors Cox, Darren P, Ferreira, Leticia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2017
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Administration, Inhalation
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - adverse effects
Adrenal Cortex Hormones - pharmacology
Dentistry
Humans
Mouth - drug effects
Mouth Diseases - chemically induced
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Summary:Inhaled corticosteroids (IC) are commonly used for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Although these medications are generally considered safer when compared to oral systemic corticosteroids, there is evidence for potential systemic and local adverse effects with their use. Therefore, dentists should be aware of these adverse effects, especially the commonest local effects that can involve the oral mucosa. This article reviews the literature on the complications of IC therapy with emphasis on its potential oral effects.
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ISSN:1043-2256
1942-4396
1942-4396
DOI:10.1080/19424396.2017.12222445