First author [ref.] | Subjects n | Duration weeks | FP doses μg·day-1 | Device | FEV1 % pred (mean) | Age range (mean) | Baseline ICS usage | SST | 6 h cosyntropin |
Kellerman 19 | 118 | 4 | 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, Pred 10 mg | MDI | | | 0 | N | Y |
Sorkness A 20 | 112 | 4 | 200, 1000, Pred 10 mg | Diskhaler | >50 (87) | 18–51 (29) | 0 | N | Y |
Sorkness B 20 | 83 | 4 | 200, 500 | Diskhaler | >50 (86) | 19–51 (31) | 0 | N | Y |
Li 21 | 82 | 4 | 200, 500, Pred 10 mg | MDI | ≥50 (86) | 18–55 (31) | 0 | N | Y |
Wasserman 22 | 331 | 12 | 100, 200, 500 | Diskhaler | 50–80 | 12–74 (29) | 0 | Y | N |