Corticosteroids, Inhalant

Corticosteroids are used to treat an extensive range of conditions, relieving inflammation and altering the immune system. In their inhalant form, corticosteroids are most commonly prescribed to treat asthma. When used daily, inhalation of corticosteroids can help decrease the number and severity of asthma attacks. However, they will not relieve an attack once it has begun. Also used to treat arthritis, asthma, skin allergies, eczema, dermatitis, itching, corticosteroids are also occasionally prescribed to patients with autoimmune diseases or inflammatory bowel diseases. As well as inhalants, they are available in a range of formulations, including oral pills and liquids, inhalation, topical creams, eye drops, ear drops and injection. Common examples of inhaled corticosteroids include Aerobid (flunisolide), Alvesco (ciclesonide) and Aerospace HFA (flunisolide).

Drugs classified as Corticosteroids, Inhalant are frequently used to treat the following conditions:

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