Adverse Effects of Long-Term Asthma Treatment

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Adverse Effects of Long-Term Asthma Treatment

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Long-term asthma treatment aims to decrease the symptoms of persistent asthma. One adverse effect caused by these medications is adrenal insufficiency (damages the body's ability to cope with trauma, surgery, and infection). Growth suppression, osteoporosis, skin thinning, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, cataracts, and muscle weakness are just some of the other possible adverse effects of long-term use of asthma medications.

Top Resources on Adverse Effects of Long-Term Asthma Treatment

SchoolAsthmaAllergy: Asthma Drugs
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology: Tips to Remember: Asthma medications & osteoporosis
New York Times Health: Long-Term Relief Medications
The Merck Manuals: Asthma
Asthma Symptoms: Asthma Treatment

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Contributor: Mia Tagala
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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