Definition The Cushing’s threshold describes the amount of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisone) that is given in the form of a drug and by which the clinical picture of Cushing’s disease is triggered. Since it is not a true Cushing’s syndrome, it is called Cushing’s syndrome. The way this disease is triggered by a drug is also … Cushing’s threshold
What happens when the Cushing’s threshold is crossed? If the Cushing threshold is exceeded once, no direct consequences are usually to be expected. Since Cushing’s syndrome is a chronic disease, it is unlikely that a single dose overdose will cause symptoms. A long-term exceeding of the Cushing’s threshold becomes problematic. This greatly increases the probability … What happens when the Cushing’s threshold is crossed? | Cushing’s threshold
