Questionnaire about the risk of growth suppression of inhaled corticosteroids.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inhaled corticosteroids are associated with a risk of growth suppression in children. The aim of the present study was to assess what children with asthma, lay people and paediatricians feel about the risk of growth suppression by inhaled corticosteroids.

Methods

A questionnaire was completed by seven populations consisting of 9-19 years old children and adolescents with asthma; 9-19 year olds with another chronic illness; healthy 9-19 year olds; parents to children with chronic conditions; parents to healthy schoolchildren; young adults; and paediatricians.

Results

A total of 1216 individuals completed the questionnaire. A total of 867 individuals (74.6%) would not worry about a risk of 1-year growth suppression in the range of 0.5-2 cm (range: 233 (63.3%)

SUBMITTER: Wolthers OD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6720896 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature