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Evidence summaries

Inhaled Corticosteroids in the Long-Term Management of Asthma

Anti-inflammatory therapy with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is an effective treatment for patients with newly detected or chronic asthma. Level of evidence: "A"

Use inhaled corticosteroids as the first-line anti-inflammatory therapy in the long-term management of asthma.

For the individual ICS drugs, see separate evidence summaries:

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