One of the most common side effects of inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate is:: (A) Pneumonia, (B) Oropharyngeal candidiasis, (C) Atrophic rhinitis, (D) Pituitary adrenal suppression
Answer is B. (Ref: KDT 6/e p225) Most common adverse effect of inhaled coicosteroids is oropharyngal candidiasis. Pituitary adrenal suppression is less likey with inhalational route of coicosteroids than with oral route.