<prompt> Which of the following is TRUE of adrenal suppression due to steroid therapy?It is not associated with atrophy of the adrenal glandsIt is less likely to occur in patients receiving inhaled steroidsIt should be expected in anyone receiving 5 mg prednisolone dailyFollowing cessation, the stress response nor-malizes after 8 weeks  <response>: Ans. B It is less likely to occur in patients receiving inhaled steroidsRef: KDT 8e p318HPA-axis suppression is associated with adrenal atrophy.It occurs when hydrocortisone 20-25 mg day or equivalent is given for more than 2-3 weeks. In the question, there is no mention of time.Patients developing HPA axis suppression must be provided with steroids for stressful situations for ONE YEAR after withdrawal.Chances of HPA-axis suppression is minimum with inhaled route as compared to oral route. 