关键词: 糖皮质激素, 吸入, 哮喘, 儿童, 身高, 体重

Abstract: Objective To observe effects of small doses continuous inhaled corticosteroids on height and weight of the children with asthma,in order to provide the basis for specification of asthma treatment. Methods A total of 125 children with asthma performed the height and weight test for treatment with inhaled corticosteroids at 0.5,1,1.5,2 years.On height and weight in children with asthma was compared with normal children of Chinese city. Result There was no obvious difference on height and weight in children with asthma compared with normal children of Chinese city(P>0.05). Conclusions mall doses of persistent inhaled corticosteroide (ICS) does not affect children's growth.

Key words: corticosteroids, inhale, asthma, children, height, weight