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More oral thrush
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DOWNSIDES OF INHALED STEROIDS - OTHERS

Mortality, bone fractures and cataract:

Studies in COPD patients have not yet precisely defined whether there is a decrease in the risk of dying or an increase in the risk of bone fractures and cataracts related to the use of inhaled steroids . Because of the uncertainty associated with these outcomes we do not further include these outcomes in this decision aid.



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