[Use of systemic glucocorticoids for the treatment of severe asthma: Spanish Multidisciplinary Consensus].

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Since their effectiveness was initially demonstrated, oral corticosteroids (OCS) have been routinely used to treat asthma. We now know that their usage is linked to the development of side effects such osteoporosis and adrenal insufficiency. This is an observational study based on Delphi methodology. The questionnaire was divided into 4 sections: OCS generalities, maintenance treatment, short-term treatment, and adverse events.

Materials and methods

Two rounds of a 68-item questionnaire were completed by a panel of 48 allergists and pneumologists.

Results

Definitions were agreed upon, as was the proper use of OCS in the treatment of severe asthma. The experts agreed that the use of OCS should be minimized as much as possible and that in the event of

SUBMITTER: Dominguez-Ortega J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10369533 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature