How do corticosteroids affect growth and development in children and what monitoring or preventative measures are recommended to minimize growth suppression?
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How do corticosteroids affect growth and development in children and what monitoring or preventative measures are recommended to minimize growth suppression?
Corticosteroids can suppress growth in children by affecting the growth hormone axis and bone metabolism. Regular monitoring of growth, bone density assessments, and using the lowest effective dose can help mitigate these effects.