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Can Overdose Of Steroid Cream Or Lotions For Psoriasis Cause Uvula Enlargement?
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012
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Question : Can overdose of steroid cream/lotions for psoriasis cause uvula enlargement?
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Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis are the certain side effect caused by the flucort forte lotion.
Uvula enlargement has not been mentioned in the side effect profile the drug.
An enlarged uvula can occur if the mucous membrane surrounding the uvula swells. Such swelling in turn can produce a choking or gagging sensation in the throat. Dehydration, tonsillitis, common cold and allergies, uvulitis are some of the common causes.
Treatment depends on the cause like addressing dehydration, if the underlying cause of an inflamed uvula is cold or viral and bacterial infections, then appropriate treatment would be required to alleviate these conditions.
As you had difficulty in breathing it is better to evaluate it. So i advice you to see physician or ENT specialist for examination and treatment.
Hope I have provided the information you needed.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Welcome to XXXXXXX
Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis are the certain side effect caused by the flucort forte lotion.
Uvula enlargement has not been mentioned in the side effect profile the drug.
An enlarged uvula can occur if the mucous membrane surrounding the uvula swells. Such swelling in turn can produce a choking or gagging sensation in the throat. Dehydration, tonsillitis, common cold and allergies, uvulitis are some of the common causes.
Treatment depends on the cause like addressing dehydration, if the underlying cause of an inflamed uvula is cold or viral and bacterial infections, then appropriate treatment would be required to alleviate these conditions.
As you had difficulty in breathing it is better to evaluate it. So i advice you to see physician or ENT specialist for examination and treatment.
Hope I have provided the information you needed.
Wish you good health. Take care.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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