What does OCS stand for?

Oral Corticosteroids

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In another study, Xolair was shown to significantly reduce the need for oral corticosteroids when used in children aged six to 11.

Switzerland : Novartis' asthma drug Xolair gets EU OK for young ...

2) The only role of oral corticosteroids in the management of ARS is for pain relief.

Rhinosinusitis: management guidelines: rhinosinusitis is a common ...

Second, abrupt withdrawal of oral corticosteroids and substitution of cromolyn sodium in asthmatic patients can result in inadequate adrenal function.

Clinical application of nonsteroidal agents

The primary outcome was the number of exacerbations requiring the use of oral corticosteroids during the 1-year period after the initiation of BIS or transition to BIS compared with the number during the year before the transition.

Budesonide inhalation suspension in adults with poorly controlled ...

Introduction Oral corticosteroids (OCS) have widespread clinical application and are used to suppress inflammation, allergy and immune responses in disease (Rahusen et al.

Survey of short-term oral corticosteroid administration by ...

If the symptoms of asthma are particularly severe, oral corticosteroids are often used as an initial treatment, followed by the inhaled version.

The Link Between Asthma and Cough

In severe cases, oral corticosteroids may be needed and, in cases of bacterial superinfection, oral antibiotic therapy may also be necessary.

Allergic contact dermatitis of the auricle

3,13,18,24) The hallmark of CEP is a rapid, dramatic response to oral corticosteroids (3,13); however, the majority of patients with CEP tend to relapse once treatment is stopped.

Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia: a review