Respiratory tract tuberculosis, untreated fungal or bacterial infections, viral or parasitic infections, ocular herpes simplex Nasal septum perforation, epistaxis, wheezing Cataracts, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure Risk of more serious or fatal course of chickenpox and measles in susceptible individuals; avoid use in unvaccinated or immunologically unexposed children or adults Deaths from adrenal insufficiency have occurred after abrupt withdrawal of oral steroids; taper withdrawal gradually May retard growth in children Immunocompromised patients Infections of nose and pharynx, including Candida albicans Excessive use may suppress hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function During periods of stress or severe status asthmaticus, patient may require supplementary systemic corticosteroids immediately;...