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Winter Steroid

2019-01-01 12:06:26
Hi my 2.9 years daughter is having problem of cold and cough very frequently. And doctor prescibes antibiotics and serious. Please tell what are the short-term and long term side effects of steroid medicine and antibiotics?
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Should never ever use steroid and Antibiotics in viral cold and cough

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Steroids oral may not be indicated unless severe breathing difficulty.Inhaled steroids may be used in severe breathing difficulty. They are not to be used for common cough and cold.
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Please discuss your concerns with your doctor

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