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The impact of asthma and its treatment on growth: an evidence-based review

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (supl.1), 2019
Abstract Objectives: To assess the impact of asthma and its treatment (inhaled corticosteroids and other control medications) on growth. Data sources: The authors searched PubMed (up to August 24, 2018) and screened the reference lists of retrieved articles. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis were se...

Influence of the antiretroviral therapy on the growth pattern of children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (supl.1), 2019
Abstract Objective: Weight and height growth impairment is one of the most frequent manifestations in HIV-infected children and may be the first sign of disease, being considered a marker of disease progression and an independent risk factor for death. The aim of this review is to evaluate the influence...

Efectos de los corticoides inhalatorios sobre el crecimiento en niños con asma
Use of inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma and effects on growth

Crecimiento de lactantes asmáticos tratados con beclometasona en aerosol
Growth of asthmatic infants treated with inhaled beclometasone

Los corticoides en aerosol son eficaces en el control del asma bronquial. En pediatría hay preocupación por su potencial efecto adverso sobre el crecimiento. Son pocos los trabajos publicados, dirigidos a evaluar su efecto en el crecimiento en esta edad. Por estos motivos decidimos efectuar el presente...