Cushing syndrome - exogenous

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Hypothalamus hormone production

Cushing syndrome - corticosteroid induced; Corticosteroid-induced Cushing syndrome; Latrogenic Cushing syndrome; Exogenous Cushing syndrome

Awareness of the signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome may make early treatment possible for patients who take corticosteroids. Persons using inhaled steroids can decrease their exposure to the steroids by using a “spacer,” and by rinsing their mouths after the inhalation.

Review Date: 08/08/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.