Browsing by Subject "corticosteroids"

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    Asthma Exacerbations: Triggers and Treatment
    (2010-07-22) Downs, Elissa
    Asthma exacerbations can be triggered by many different factors, commonly allergens, respiratory infections, environmental irritants, smoke exposure, and anxiety or stress. Bacterial infections, such as Chlamydia and Mycoplasma, infrequently contribute to asthma exacerbations. Exacerbations are usually treated with medications like beta agonists and corticosteroids. Antibiotic usage is only recommended if co-morbid conditions are present, such as suspicion of bacterial sinusitis, evidence of pneumonia, or purulent sputum.
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    Early use of corticosteroids may improve rates of recovery from Bell’s palsy
    (2008-03-31) Arens, Ann
    There is no convincing evidence that use of steroids in Bells palsy results in improved rates of recovery, however a recent large RCT suggests that, if used early, they play a role.
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    Shingles and Steroids: What You Need to Know
    (2010-10-29) Hakel, Stephanie
    Herpes Zoster is a painful infection with both acute and chronic phases of pain. Oral corticosteroids decrease the length of acute neuritis, but do not decrease the incidence of post herpetic neuralgia. Furthermore, the risk of corticosteroids is higher than the clinical benefit. Strength of Recommendation: A, level 1, high quality individual RCT.