EFFECT OF MODERATE DOSE OF INHALED BUDESONIDE ON HBA1C IN ASTHMATIC CHILDREN

Authors

  • Wasim A Wani Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • Sheeraz A Dar Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • Mudasir N. Mir Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • Javeed I. Bhat Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • Bashir A Charoo sh

Keywords:

Budesonide, HbA1c, Asthma, Children

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to find out effect of inhaled corticosteroids on HbA1c.

Methods: Asthma patients in the age group 5-15 years who were started on moderate doses of inhaled budesonide (400-800 microgram/day) for the first time were selected for the study. HbA1c level was measured before initiating inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and after 6 months using venous blood samples.

Results: The mean (SD) HbA1c levels before and after 6 months of starting inhaled corticosteroids was 4.75(0.16) and 5.25(0.29) respectively. The difference was statistically significant (p value <0.0001). After 6 months of inhaler use, HbA1c level of 5 patients (8.33%) reached at high risk level (5.7-6.4%).

Conclusion: inhaled corticosteroids have a significant effect onHbA1c level after prolonged usage. We recommend monitoring HbA1c levels in children on long term inhaled corticosteroids.

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Published

2019-03-31

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Wani, W. A., Dar, S. A., Mir, M. N. ., Bhat, J. I. ., & Charoo, B. A. . (2019). EFFECT OF MODERATE DOSE OF INHALED BUDESONIDE ON HBA1C IN ASTHMATIC CHILDREN. National Journal of Medical Research, 9(01), 48–50. Retrieved from https://njmr.in/index.php/file/article/view/108

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Vol. 9 No. 01 (2019)

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Original Research Articles

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