Asthma Steroids "Could Stunt Growth," University Of Eastern Finland Study

Young children given asthma medication before the age of two may not grow to their full height in later life, a preliminary report suggests.

The study of 12,000 Finnish infants found that, on average, those who used inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) long-term showed signs of stunted growth.

Previous research has suggested a link with growth suppression.

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