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Prolonged Steroid use
Hi, I have recently observed this new trend of prescribing Foracort for month like 6 months and more, even for kids. Same with nose puff based stroids. I wanted to know if this is really safe especially when it's prolonged, like for monthd? At the end, these are steroids or steroids based medications. Expert advice would be really helpful as I am getting a bit worried now.
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It is how the dose is controlling the symptoms . If there is good control of symptoms , can get a PFT done and then consider dose reduction if symptoms are under control .
The dose prescribed is not harmful , but adequate for control of the event .
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its safe and should be dwcided by your pulmonologist
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. Experts opinion is best
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is safe.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Prince George Varughese
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Its safe, but when the symptoms are controlled can taper the medicine dose
Consult with a pulmonologist for optimising the dose
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
They're safe and can be used for long term
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes these are safe,it is in inhaled and local form hence dose is essentially very small, however these all depends on severity of the symptoms and patient profile,not necessary to give for long periods if good response and control is established, rest kindly Consult for detailed evaluation and discussion
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