Gardena, CA
A 33-year-old female asked:
My 4 year old has a wet cough for months at times. dr prescribed xopenex (levalbuterol) and budesonide. could budesonide stunt his growth?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Greenberganswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Unlikely: Inhaled steroids, as opposed to those taken by mouth (pills, syrups) or given through the blood, should not stunt growth at any but the very highest doses. So no, not a worry.
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Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Possible but rare: Inhaled steroid when used in moderate dose is not associated with stunted linear growth.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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