Exogenous Cushing’s Syndrome with Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in an Asthmatic Infant: “Healing Evil with Evil”
Georges Pius
Abstract
Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, with an estimated prevalence ranging from 5% to 30% in some countries [1]. Glucocorticoids are used in the management of moderate to severe cases of asthma.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAsthmaAdrenal insufficiencyPediatricsInternal medicineAdrenal Hormones and DisordersVitamin K Research StudiesElectrolyte and hormonal disorders