Exhausted...Week 5 and Prednisone has only worked slightly 2 out of 5 days. (Am in constant contact with doc) Puffers do not seem to help coughing fits....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Low Cortisol...The asthma clinic ordered the cortisol test because I’ve been reducing my prednisone (been on high daily doses for about a year) and have just got down...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
Peak Flow - Explained...For example, your doctor may have you increase inhaled medicines for a day or two in the upper yellow, but start prednisone (oral steroids) in the lower... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Can Asthma Change Over Time?...I can recall using Tedral tablets, theophylline capsules, and occasionally prednisone.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What’s The Difference Between The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) and Asthma Control Test (ACT)?...I was directed to keep doing what I was doing, alter my medication doses per our agreed-upon plan (and hopefully avoid prednisone).... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and Exercise: Elite Athletes with Asthma: Anti-Doping and Fair Play...Despite their name, most people with asthma are aware that corticosteroids—that can either be taken as an inhaler, or may be taken as a pill, prednisone... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Flare up ...Im on high dose prednisone and nebulizer treatments. I have been referred to a pulmonologist but the next available appt is Dec 21st!!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlare-Ups
Pine tree trigger?...I already take Allegra -D, montelukast, advair, have a rescue inhaler (which never stops an attack) and am on prednisone pretty consistently....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAllergiesSevere AsthmaTriggers
Nucala Injection Side Effects...My asthma symptoms are under control but, only while I'm on 10 mg. of prednisone daily along with Breo inhaler....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Understanding the Different Stages of Asthma...that does not produce control, then an inhaled high-dose steroid/long-acting beta agonist combination will be prescribed, plus an oral steroid, such as prednisone... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Asthma Journey...A few days before Christmas I couldn’t deal with the tightness anymore and called my PCP and he prescribed prednisone for me.... By kassysteiger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Getting Results with Digital Messaging for Asthma Care...Luckily, I have not had any major asthma issues since I started seeing him, but if I did, I would probably send a message asking if I should start By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Asthma Self-Care Practices...Various other medications included Tedral, Theophylline, and prednisone. But that was then!... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Severe asthma mostly asymptomatic and bedridden...The prednisone seems mostly to work in the evening and overnight. My sleeping at night is moderately ok (atypical for asthma right ??)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSevere Asthma
Airbnb Disaster...I was already on Prednisone for a flare but had to resort to doing treatments every two hours the first afternoon/evening/night....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Traveling to Southern California in Winter...I had to go on prednisone. With all of the wildfires and air pollution these days, I’m wondering how others travel to places like LA and San Diego?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Changing diagnosis to severe...Been on Prednisone for a month now, the current taper has two more weeks. This cycle of prednisone usage has been tougher than any I’ve ever been on....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlare-UpsTreatmentSevere Asthma
Tips for Traveling with Asthma...I always carry prednisone for an emergency, but I have severe asthma. You can discuss your upcoming trip with your doctor.... By debgrubb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acute Bronchitis and asthma exacerbation ...I called my doctor and he put me on a course of prednisone and antibiotics . My asthma got bad and I was given a nebulizer along with Abuterol....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesInhalersFlare-Ups
I think my allergist is giving up on me......If she needed on, she was put on prednisone and extra antihistamines....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies