Clinical Research

INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA

Volume: 4 Number: 2 July 25, 2010
  • Aydın Yılmaz *
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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA

Abstract

Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) is a rare disease which responds favourably to corticosteroid (CS) treatment. However, there is no consensus regarding the initial CS dose and duration of treatment. The major complication is the relapse of the disease upon tapering or discontinuation of CS treatment. The role of inhaled corticosteroids in CEP patients has not been evaluated, although a decreased frequency of relapse has been previously reported in CEP patients with asthma receiving inhaled corticosteroids. We decided to administer oral plus inhaled CS therapy in seven patients with CEP in whom relapse occurred during long-term follow-up. Inhaled CS treatment resulted in a reduced need for oral CS without causing an increase in relapse rate or obstructive lung function defect. By using inhaled and oral CS combination, the lowest dose of oral CS should be determined individually, and a long-term follow up should be planned in relapses.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Thoracic Surgery, Chest Diseases

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Authors

Aydın Yılmaz * This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 25, 2010

Submission Date

July 12, 2010

Acceptance Date

July 12, 2010

Published in Issue

Year 2010 Volume: 4 Number: 2

APA
Yılmaz, A. (2010). INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA. Turkish Medical Journal, 4(2), 55-60. https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY
AMA
1.Yılmaz A. INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA. TMJ. 2010;4(2):55-60. https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY
Chicago
Yılmaz, Aydın. 2010. “INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA”. Turkish Medical Journal 4 (2): 55-60. https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY.
EndNote
Yılmaz A (July 1, 2010) INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA. Turkish Medical Journal 4 2 55–60.
IEEE
[1]A. Yılmaz, “INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA”, TMJ, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 55–60, July 2010, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Aydın. “INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA”. Turkish Medical Journal 4/2 (July 1, 2010): 55-60. https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz A. INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA. TMJ. 2010;4:55–60.
MLA
Yılmaz, Aydın. “INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA”. Turkish Medical Journal, vol. 4, no. 2, July 2010, pp. 55-60, https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY.
Vancouver
1.Aydın Yılmaz. INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA. TMJ [Internet]. 2010 Jul. 1;4(2):55-60. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA46HF78NY

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