Many options: beclomethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone, mometasone
Indication:
-asthma, bronchitis, COPD
-reduces inflammation, stabilizes lung function as maintenance treatment
Dosing: once to twice daily
Adverse Effects:
-oral thrush: make sure to rinse mouth afterwards and do not swallow; also reduced by using a spacer
-hoarse voice (dysphonia)
-growth reduction in kids if used long term (?)
-systemic adverse effects are rare because action is localized