is it safe to use inhaled steroids in a child who, as an asthmatic warrants its use,however is HIV+ & asymptomatic?any specific recommendations?
Answer
It could be a condition called as pseudotumor cerebri in which the intracranial tension rises without any infection or lesion in the brain. The causes of pseudotumor cerebri are plenty such as galactosemia, hypoparathyroidism, prolonged steroid therapy, vitamin A ingestion, vitamin A deficiency, infections such as ear infections, drugs such as nalidixic acid, and even iron deficiency anemia. An LP is the treatment as it relieves the pressure. Have your child evaluated for the above mentioned causes. Visit our site www.pediatriconcall.com for more information on child health.
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