Adrenal Crisis Caused by Inhaled Fluticasone in an Adolescent with Cystic Fibrosis and Advanced Hepatopathy: A Case Report. (29th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Denne, C.; Vogl-Voswinckel, A. E.; Gruebl, A.; Burdach, S.
• Other Names: Koyama N. Academic Editor.; Nugent K. M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pulmonology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-29
• Subjects: Lungs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory infections -- Periodicals; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Respiratory Tract Infections; Lungs -- Diseases; Respiratory infections; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Periodicals; Case Reports; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/913574
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6846

Abstract

Abstract : Inhaled corticosteroids are widely accepted in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Long-term use may cause systemic complications, especially high-dose fluticasone. We report about a young man who presented with encephalopathy after excessive physical activity caused by secondary adrenal insufficiency. He recovered quickly after systemic corticosteroid replacement therapy. This problem is considered to be underdiagnosed in clinical practice.