Journal Reviews

Not so innocent, after all: a meta-analysis of the effects of intranasal corticosteroids on growth

1 May 2015 | | allergic rhinitis, androstadienes, beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, glucocorticoid, inhaled glucocorticoids, nasal inhaler, nasal spray, steroids

The use of intranasal corticosteroids has revolutionised the management of allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis and there is now significant evidence of their safety. The problem with side-effects is that clinical studies are designed to demonstrate efficacy, but are underpowered to...