Personal history of inhaled steroid therapy

This code indicates a patient's past use of inhaled corticosteroids, a class of anti-inflammatory medications delivered directly to the respiratory tract. It signifies that the patient has a documented history of having received this specific type of therapy, even if they are no longer actively using it. This history is relevant for understanding a patient's long-term respiratory management and potential underlying conditions.

Apply this code when a patient's medical record explicitly states a prior course of inhaled steroid therapy, regardless of the duration or the reason for discontinuation. This is often seen in patients with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, or allergic rhinitis who have previously been managed with these medications. It should be used to document this historical fact, not for current treatment.

• This code is for personal history only; do not use it for current inhaled steroid use.
• Always review the patient's medication history and physician documentation for explicit mention of past inhaled steroid therapy.
• This code can be used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for current respiratory conditions or follow-up care.