Poetker David M, Reh Douglas D
Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2010 Aug;43(4):753-68. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2010.04.003.
Corticosteroids are widely used in otolaryngology to treat many disorders; however, the nature and extent of possible complications may not be completely understood. A comprehensive review of the physiology of systemic corticosteroids and literature discussing the known side effects associated with their use is presented. The pathophysiology and the clinical impact of these side effects are reviewed. There are various potential side effects from the use of corticosteroids. Practitioners using corticosteroids should be familiar with these and obtain the patient's informed consent when appropriate.
皮质类固醇在耳鼻喉科中被广泛用于治疗多种疾病；然而，可能并发症的性质和程度可能尚未被完全了解。本文全面综述了全身性皮质类固醇的生理学以及讨论其使用相关已知副作用的文献。对这些副作用的病理生理学和临床影响进行了综述。使用皮质类固醇存在各种潜在副作用。使用皮质类固醇的从业者应熟悉这些副作用，并在适当的时候获得患者的知情同意。
