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Exogenous Cushing’s Syndrome with Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in an Asthmatic Infant: “Healing Evil with Evil”

Georges Pius

2022Archives of Pediatrics10 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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