Halogenated Steroids as Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Asthmatic Agents OH OH OH HO HO Cortisol Budenoside CCH2CH3 SCH2F H30 CCH,CH H.C CCH2CH3 HO HO 0 CH3 Beclomethasone dipropionate Fluticasone propionate An international study published in early 2004 found that fluticasone was effective in reducing asthma-inducing inflammation in babies from one to three years of age,while having no significant effect on their growth. An international study published in early 2004 found that fluticasone was effective in reducing asthma-inducing inflammation in babies from one to three years of age, while having no significant effect on their growth