Figure 3.

Study II. Lung function a), b), weighted clinical scores c), and serum cortisol d) of horses administered oral dexamethasone (DEX) or inhaled ciclesonide (CIC) at different doses and/or devices a) vs. b). Data are presented as means and s.d. a), b), d) or interquartile ranges and mix‐to‐max values c) across eight horses at each day. R_L, respiratory resistance; E_L, respiratory elastance. ^§Different from day 0 for the same treatment (P≤0.003); *Different from dexamethasone at the same time point (P<0.0001).