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How Long To Take Prednisone For Severe Cold By A Asthma Patient?
I haver asthma and just got over a devere cold. I havent been able to breathe and i'm coughing for over a week. I just started taking 20 mg prednisone 2x/day. I plan on taking it for 5 days. do i need to be weaned off after the 5 days? (I cant reach my dr)
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Hi
If for acute treatment of 5 days then no need to wean the drug. If prolonged for more than a week or if you use repeatedly then you need to wean the drug.
Only prednisolone wont help for you. Since cold you need to take antihistamine drug along with anti inflammatory drug. Also get checked for any nasal polyp which is most common in asthmea patient and if present the line of treatment is different.
Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further queries and I will be glad to answer them.
Regards
If for acute treatment of 5 days then no need to wean the drug. If prolonged for more than a week or if you use repeatedly then you need to wean the drug.
Only prednisolone wont help for you. Since cold you need to take antihistamine drug along with anti inflammatory drug. Also get checked for any nasal polyp which is most common in asthmea patient and if present the line of treatment is different.
Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further queries and I will be glad to answer them.
Regards
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