PRINCIPLES OF LONG-TERM STEROID THERAPY

Duration: 30 min

Year Published: 1967

Creator: National Medical Audiovisual Center (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare)

Color: B&W

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Studies complications and hazards of corticosteroid therapy. Suggests minimizing side effects by (1) achieving high local concentration and low systemic dosage via aerosol administration or (2) periodic administration of high doses systemically.