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Inhaled Corticosteroids are inhaled medications used to control asthma and COPD. They work by decreasing inflammation and reducing mucus.
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- Inhalation route acts directly on the lungs and minimizes steroid side effects
- For long-term control of asthma
- Improves lung function and asthma attacks
- Available as aerosols, diskus, respules and powder for inhalation
- Sometimes combined with [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_acting_beta-adrenoceptor_agonist long acting beta- adrenoreceptor agonists]
- Brand names: Pulmicort, Qvar, Flovent, Alvesco and Advair
- Some side effects include: Thrush, sore throat, sore mouth and hoarseness
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