Psychological Stress and Daily Steroid Medication Use Among Asthmatics
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Adejumo, Kelechi Lauretta Iwuji
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Punnett, Laura
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2020
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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137
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Sc.D.
Body granting the degree
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Text preceding or following the note
2020
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Asthma is a severe disease for both children and adults. Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) medications are the most potent and effective treatment of asthma currently available. However, biological and epidemiologic studies have shown an increased risk of psychological stress from exposure to oral corticosteroid medications. Inhaled corticosteroids are more local-acting and thus may not have the same clinically significant systemic effects. But to date, the potential links of inhaled corticosteroids with psychological stress is unknown. This study aimed to address this knowledge gap.