In mathematical analysis, a measure on a set is a systematic way to assign a number to each suitable subset of that set, intuitively interpreted as its size. In this sense, a measure is a generalization of the concepts of length, area, and volume.
Corticosteroids are steroid hormones that are either produced by the body or are man-made. Systemic corticosteroids refer to corticosteroids that are given orally or by injection and distribute throughout the body. It does not include corticosteroids used in the eyes, ears, or nose, on the skin or that are inhaled, although small amounts of these corticosteroids can be absorbed into the body.
Corticosteroids are used to help control asthma by treating inflammation in the airways. Corticosteroids can be inhaled, taken orally, or injected. 1  Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are breathed in through the mouth, not swallowed.2  As a result, most of the medicine goes straight to the lungs, where it is needed most.orticosteroids are used to help control asthma by treating inflammation in the airways. Corticosteroids can be inhaled, taken orally, or injected. 1  Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are breathed in through the mouth, not swallowed.