Effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in moderate asthma. Asthma
Conditions
Interventions
6-16 yrs old pations with moderate asthma.
Treatment - Drugs
6-16 yrs old pations with moderate asthma
Sponsors
Zanjan University Of Medical Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 16 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with symptoms of cough and wheezing at night and after exercise and FEV1 between 60-80% were included in the study. Patients with other known causes of wheezing such as cystic fibrosis and heart disorders were excluded from entry into study. None of patients had been receiving inhaled corticosteroids prior the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of daily symptoms. Timepoint: weekly. Method of measurement: questionare.;Improvement of night symptoms. Timepoint: monthly. Method of measurement: questionare.;Reduction of rescue medication. Timepoint: monthly. Method of measurement: questionare. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of PFT. Timepoint: monthly. Method of measurement: spirometeric measurement. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMogimi Haji Mohsen
Beheshti Hospital
Outcome results
None listed