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Oral Corticosteroids [English] Permalink Public
Oral corticosteroids are the strongest and most effective asthma medication. They are used when your asthma becomes severe, when your airways are very inflamed, tight and filled with mucous. This factsheet provides information on how they are prescribed, how to take them, and potential side effects. (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
253402Body Location:
- Lungs, Breathing, and Airways
Disorders and Conditions:
- Drug Information,
- Asthma
Keywords:
- Respiratory,
- Medication,
- Asthma,
- Corticosteroids,
- Steroids
Demographic:
- All
Program:
- Respiratory Services,
- Lower Mainland Pharmacy
Format:
FactsheetRevision Date:
February 01, 2006Showing 1 of 94 for search: *:*
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