Isolation of cytomegalovirus and clinical manifestations of infection at different ages.

observed, and was often best supplied when the decision to increase the dose was left to the patient: this must, however, depend on an assessment of each individual's personality. Antibiotics given early during infections of the upper respiratory tract also appeared to reduce the risk of serious relapse. We reiterate the view that long-term steroid therapy is a valuable form of treatment, but it must be used circumspectly, with adequate supervision and full collaboration between the hospital consultant and the family physician. Though steroids often enable patients to lead a more active and useful life, attacks of severe asthma may still occur, and need urgent and thorough treatment.