Van der Meulen et al. found the use of both systemic and inhaled glucocorticoids is associated with changes in several brain imaging parameters, including decreased white matter integrity and gray matter volume. Study patients also reported more depressive symptoms and tiredness than controls.
FDA Removes Boxed Warning for Combination Asthma Treatment
Post-market clinical safety trials have indicated that medications containing both long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) do not result in more serious asthma-related outcomes than treatment with ICSs alone…