Preliminary results of a pilot study investigating the potential of salivary cortisol measurements to detect occult adrenal suppression secondary to steroid nose drops.

Patel, R S

Preliminary results of a pilot study investigating the potential of salivary cortisol measurements to detect occult adrenal suppression secondary to steroid nose drops. [electronic resource] - Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences Jun 2001 - 231-4 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0307-7772

10.1046/j.0307-7772.2001.00462.x doi


Administration, Intranasal
Adrenal Glands--drug effects
Adrenal Insufficiency--chemically induced
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents--administration & dosage
Beclomethasone--administration & dosage
Betamethasone--administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Hydrocortisone--analysis
Male
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Predictive Value of Tests
Rhinitis--drug therapy
Saliva--chemistry
Sensitivity and Specificity