When cortisol levels are too high, such is the case in hypercortisolism, the immune system simply shuts down and the person becomes susceptible to a wide variety of infections.1 (thenatpath.com)
Hyperactivity in the hormone system with high cortisol levels, a condition called hypercortisolism, is common in patients with depression. (sciencedaily.com)
Tests will help to determine if your dog has an adrenal gland tumor, a problem with the pituitary gland called pituitary dependant hypercortisolism (PDH) or another condition called hyperadrenocorticism (HAC). (dog-health-handbook.com)