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Why Was I Prescribed Methylprednisolone For My Wheezing Cough, And Will Irregular Dosing Affect Its Effectiveness?

hi,why the doctor advised to take 16mg Methylprednisolone for 2 times a day for 3 days and once a day for 4 days for my wheezing cough. what if i will take on the 1st day in 2 x a day as dr adviced then on 2nd day once a day only? ( i didnt follow on the 2nd day for 2 x a day) then on the 3rd day 2 times a day (followed the dr) then 4th day to 7th day once a day only. (followed dr)
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Hello,

You are suffering from wheezing cough. Get clinically examined to find the cause of your wheezing cough. Wheeze usually means that the airways are narrowed or inflamed. The treatment depends on the cause like asthma, allergy, infection, COPD, etc. Get evaluated by a local GP, get chest X-ray and other required tests done to find the pathology that is causing you wheezing cough.

Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis done. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid, you were prescribed it to reduce inflammation in your airways, which is what causes wheezing and coughing. Steroids are usually given in a tapering dose, so you were prescribed accordingly, first 3 days you were prescribed higher dose (2× daily) to quickly control airway inflammation.

And for the next 4 days, you were prescribed once daily, to slowly taper off. Tapering prevents sudden withdrawal. Your irregular dosing for one day likely won’t harm you, but consistency is important for steroids to work properly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Why Was I Prescribed Methylprednisolone For My Wheezing Cough, And Will Irregular Dosing Affect Its Effectiveness?

Hello, You are suffering from wheezing cough. Get clinically examined to find the cause of your wheezing cough. Wheeze usually means that the airways are narrowed or inflamed. The treatment depends on the cause like asthma, allergy, infection, COPD, etc. Get evaluated by a local GP, get chest X-ray and other required tests done to find the pathology that is causing you wheezing cough. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis done. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid, you were prescribed it to reduce inflammation in your airways, which is what causes wheezing and coughing. Steroids are usually given in a tapering dose, so you were prescribed accordingly, first 3 days you were prescribed higher dose (2× daily) to quickly control airway inflammation. And for the next 4 days, you were prescribed once daily, to slowly taper off. Tapering prevents sudden withdrawal. Your irregular dosing for one day likely won’t harm you, but consistency is important for steroids to work properly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician