EFFECT OF MODERATE DOSE OF INHALED BUDESONIDE ON HBA1C IN ASTHMATIC CHILDREN
| Autor: | Wasim A Wani, Sheeraz A Dar, Mudasir N. Mir, Javeed I. Bhat, Bashir A Charoo |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | National Journal of Medical Research, Vol 9, Iss 01 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2249-4995 2277-8810 |
| Popis: | Objective: The objective of the study was to find out effect of inhaled corticosteroids on HbA1c. Methods: Asthma patients in the age group 5-15 years who were started on moderate doses of inhaled budesonide (400-800 microgram/day) for the first time were selected for the study. HbA1c level was measured before initiating inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and after 6 months using venous blood samples. Results: The mean (SD) HbA1c levels before and after 6 months of starting inhaled corticosteroids was 4.75(0.16) and 5.25(0.29) respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p value |
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