The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory ...

The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory ...

When fluticasone propionate and budesonide have been compared in this way the results have been inconsistent. To determine whether this is because of the subjects studied or the sensitivity of the ...

Objective: To test the hypothesis that once-daily treatment with fluticasone propionate is as effective as twice-daily treatment in children with well controlled asthma. Design: Multicentre ...

Absorption of fluticasone propionate and its effects on the HPA axis are greater in healthy subjects than in subjects with moderately severe asthma, but we have failed to show any difference in ...

Background: Few dose ranging studies have investigated optimal dosing with inhaled corticosteroids in children with asthma. Aims: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of fluticasone propionate 100 ...

Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of a salmeterol/fluticasone propionate (FP) combination product (50/100µg twice daily) with budesonide (BUD) at a four-fold higher microgram ...