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Fluticasone -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | Fluticasone proprionate is a (A steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity) glucocorticoid often prescribed as treatment for (Respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin) asthma and (Rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction) allergic rhinitis. |
 | | Paggiaro, P.L.; Dahle, R.; Bakran, I.; Frith, L.; Hollingworth, K.; and Efthimiou, J. Multicentre randomised placebo-controlled trial of inhaled fluticasone propionate in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
 | | both support a positive outcome for use of fluticasone in patients with (A nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also referred to as (additional info and facts about COPD) COPD |
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