Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 interesting snippet from this morning's bmj cuttings service: Researchers writing in the British Journal of Ophthalmology have linked the use of steroid asthma inhalers to a risk of partial blindness. They studied 30,000 people over 40 and found that long-term users have their risk of cataracts increased by up to 70 per cent. The risks grew with prolonged use and with doses above 1,600 micrograms. More than five per cent of Britons use steroid inhalers, and the researchers say that the benefits outweigh the risks. They have, however, called for low-dose prescriptions ==================================================== nne Last BA MNIMH, Consultant Medical Herbalist Tel/Fax: 01600 719497 www.mariannelast.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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