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BackgroundControversial data exist on the possibility that inhaled corticosteroids (ICs) affect growth in children with mild‐to‐moderate asthma. We assessed whether ICs affect growth and final height (FH) in asthmatic children compared to controls.
MethodsA retrospective study was conducted on 113 asthmatic children compared with 66 control children. Asthmatic children presented with mild‐to‐moderate...
What is already known about this subjectThere is emerging evidence suggesting that childhood obesity may influence the timing/tempo of puberty and growth patterns.An earlier onset of puberty generally occurs in obese girls, whereas conflicting data are available for boys.Obese children tend to be taller during pre‐puberty but lose this growth advantage during puberty.
What this study addsObese boys...
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