Endocrine Abstracts

Ritonavir is a protease inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV infection. It can potentiate the effect of inhaled corticosteroids, resulting in iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome.We present a case of a 21-year-old female who had acquired HIV infection at birth, who also had moderately severe asthma since childhood treated with inhaled salbutamol 100 mcg prn and fluticasone 500 mcg bd. She had twice-yearly exacerbations requiring oral steroids. She commen...