A comprehensive review of the adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids

David M. Poetker; Douglas D. Reh

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2010.04.003

A comprehensive review of the adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids

David M. Poetker, Douglas D. Reh

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Corticosteroids are widely used in otolaryngology to treat many disorders; however, the nature and extent of possible complications may not be completely understood. A comprehensive review of the physiology of systemic corticosteroids and literature discussing the known side effects associated with their use is presented. The pathophysiology and the clinical impact of these side effects are reviewed. There are various potential side effects from the use of corticosteroids. Practitioners using corticosteroids should be familiar with these and obtain the patient's informed consent when appropriate.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	753-768
Number of pages	16
Journal	Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume	43
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2010.04.003
State	Published - 2010

Keywords

Adverse effects
Complications
Corticosteroids
Glucocorticoids
Prednisone
Review
Steroid
Steroid physiology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Otorhinolaryngology
Medicine(all)

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