Also known as: Meticorten, Sterapred, Sterapred DS
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Reviews for prednisone systemic to treat Asthma
Yeayayea (unregistered) said:
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prednisone: Although the thought of using a steroid is pretty iffy in my mind, prednisone is a strong anti-inflammatory drug that I have been prescribed several times after asthma attacks. It always seems to work although my asthma continues to be a problem, it certainly helps me breathe a whole lot better. I don't use my inhaler as much and I can sleep through the nights without waking up in a fit of coughing.
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prednisone: I had two straight severe asthma attacks. Prednisone combined with my puffers really made me feel a lot better. It really helped with the inflammation.
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prednisone: Good inflammation clear up rate on each use. Eventually kept on and weaned off dropping 1 per week over several weeks. Definite facial/body hair and fluid retention/roundness of face.
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prednisone: I had a sinus infection and was prescribed prednisone, erythrocin and albuterol all together. After my first treatment of only antibiotics - it did not do the job. Not really sure what each of them are responsible for EXACTLY. Erythromycin is the antibiotic and albuterol is for opening air tight passageways in the lungs that caused wheezing [asmathic reaction due to the sinus infection]. The prednisone, while I don't like the idea of taking a steroid, did a good job of helping to recover. The only side effect I noticed was an increase in appetite.
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prednisone: I too get an asthma like cough once or twice a year following a cold. Usually I can treat with my puffers but this last attack had my husband taking me to the hospital because I couldn't breathe and the usual treatments weren't working. Prednisone has been so very helpful, I can breath again!
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prednisone: I get that terrible cough twice a year along with my upper respiratory infection (including sinus infection), and no antibiotic worked so far (tried few different ones). My only relief was brought by Prednisone treatment. Although, I am a person who does not take medicines just for anything, I was very open to prednisone.
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