“…Budesonide is a glucocorticoid used for the treatment of several inflammatory diseases in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts (Ceylan, 2006;Silverman & Otley, 2011). It is available in different formulations, including an inhalation powder (Pulmicort Flexhaler Õ , AstraZeneca, Södertälje, Sweden), a nebulised suspension (Pulmicort Respules TM , AstraZeneca UK Ltd, Luton, UK), an aerosol nasal spray (Rhinocort Aqua Õ , AstraZeneca UK Ltd, Luton, UK), oral tablets (Entocort Õ EC, AstraZeneca, Södertälje, Sweden; Uceris Õ , Salix Pharmaceuticals, Raleigh, NC) and a rectal foam (Uceris Õ , Salix Pharmaceuticals, Raleigh, NC).…”