Use of inhaled corticosteroids and the risk of tuberculosis

2013175 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Chang‐Hoon Lee · Seoul National University

Kyungjoo Kim

Min Kyung Hyun · National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency

Eun Jin Jang · National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency

Na Rae Lee · National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency

Jae‐Joon Yim · Seoul National University

Abstract

ICS use increases the risk of TB in an intermediate-TB-burden country. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of TB development among patients who are long-term high-dose ICS users.

Topics & Keywords

Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Thorax

Volume 68, Issue 12, pp. 1105-1113

DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-203175

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