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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Health ›› 2019, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (4): 299-302.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-3755.2019.04.013

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Research progress on glucocorticoids application in treatment of patients with tracheobronchial tuberculosis

Fu-ping YANG,Kun LEI,Song YANG()   

  1. The Third Department of Tuberculosis, Chongqing Public Health Medical Center, Chongqing 400036, China
  • Received:2019-09-30 Online:2019-12-30 Published:2019-12-30
  • Contact: Song YANG E-mail:yangsong5@aliyun.com

Abstract:

There are still disputes and contradictions about the role of glucocorticoids (GCS) in the treatment of tracheobronchial tuberculosis (TB). Some studies found that the treatment for the patients with active tracheobronchial TB aimed to control infection and prevent tracheobronchial stenosis. At the early stage of inflammatory in the patients with active with tracheobronchial TB, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) can be used to control inflammation, relieve symptoms and prevent bronchostenosis. However, the possibility of occurrence of ICS-TB-related pneumonia,nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease or lung cancer need to be vigilant and closely monitored.

Key words: Glucocorticoids, Bronchial diseases, Tuberculosis, Protective agents, Review