By Mayo Clinic Staff Corticosteroid medicines include cortisone, hydrocortisone and prednisone
Prednisolone is used to treat many different conditions, including: severe allergies
This medicine may be prescribed for the treatment of asthma attacks that don’t respond to other asthma medicines
These side effects rarely occur with short-term use, such as for an acute asthma attack
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Nausea, heartburn, headache, dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or acne may occur
Short courses of systemic corticosteroids (SCS), both oral and injectable, are very effective for the resolution of acute asthma symptoms, including exacerbations
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions, the U
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) have been reported in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease
However, the benefits of SCS, even short courses, must be balanced against the impact of their side-effects
Corticosteroids are commonly used to treat problems caused by inflammation (e
There are several different types of corticosteroid
If your child has severe asthma, taking prednisolone regularly will help prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms such as wheezing
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The most frequent symptoms of asthma are cough, wheeze, chest tightness, and breathlessness
Some people with severe asthma use OCS as a long-term medicine, but OCS can have significant side effects and risks
Child 2 to 5 years — 20 mg once a day for 3 days
Your provider will raise or lower your dose based on how you respond and if you have any side effects
Steroids also reduce the activity of the immune system, which is the body's natural defence against illness and infection
Other common prednisone side effects may include: sleep problems (insomnia), mood changes; increased appetite, gradual weight gain; Sep 21, 2020 · Side effects associated with low dose (7