Steroidphobia and the Pulmonary Patient

Steroids are more often becoming the treatment of choice for obstructive airway diseases characterized by airway inflammation, but because of misunderstanding about steroid use and side effects, many patients are leery of such treatment. Facts about this life-saving therapy are presented.

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Published in:The American journal of nursing Vol. 92; no. 2; pp. 26 - 29
Main Author: Della Bella, Louise Ann
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States The American Journal of Nursing Company 01-02-1992
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ovid Technologies
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Summary:Steroids are more often becoming the treatment of choice for obstructive airway diseases characterized by airway inflammation, but because of misunderstanding about steroid use and side effects, many patients are leery of such treatment. Facts about this life-saving therapy are presented.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.1097/00000446-199202000-00017