To minimize the muscle wasting,bone loss,and other serious side effects associated with anti-inflammatory steroids (glucocortocioids),it is preferred that these drugs be administered _____ to control airway inflammation in asthma and COPD.

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The best choice to minimize serious side effects is inhalation administration. This allows the drug to be delivered directly to the lungs, where it is needed to control airway inflammation, without affecting the rest of the body.

To Minimize the Muscle Wasting,bone Loss,and Other Serious Side Effects