Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures) ...

Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency than those treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ...

People with severe asthma sometimes rely on daily steroid pills, which raise the risk of diabetes, infections and bone problems. Now, a study supports the idea that a monthly antibody injection is a ...

A monthly injection has helped 90% of severe asthma patients reduce daily steroid tablets, which are associated with long-term side effects. More than half of the participants who had received the ...

People who take oral or inhaled glucocorticoids – steroids commonly used to curb inflammation in asthma and allergies – may experience changes in the white matter of the brain, leading to cognitive ...

Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency than those treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ...

The research is being presented at the Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE in Copenhagen Denmark, 10-13 May 2025. Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to ...