Impact of inhaled corticosteroid use in vivo on wound healing
Fifteen asthmatics, 6 atopic and 9 non-atopic, were taking regular inhaled corticosteroids. In addition, one atopic non-asthmatic took regular nasal corticosteroids. Wound closure occurred at a faster rate in those asthmatics taking inhaled corticosteroids (p=0.013). The difference was greater amongst non-atopic asthmatics (Table 1).