Question 1

have a viral infection. coughing, pharyngitis. given prednisone. been on 2+days and just now seeing increase in glucose even w glipizide. help.nervous?

Accepted Answer

Known side effect: Prednisone will definitely cause your blood glucose to rise. If you are noticing a serious increase in your blood sugar you should stop the prednisone. Prednisone is of little benefit in viral infection, and may not be worth the complications.

Question 2

currently have a viral infection. not taking anything but could i take prednisone to help alleviate chest tightness and asthma?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Viral infections can trigger asthma - asthma should be treated with standard meds your doc has outlined for your exacerbations. Generally this includes bumping up to regularly scheduled beta agonists (albuterol) and adding steroids (inhaled or oral).  You should be measuring your peak flows so you have an idea of lung function and to know if you are getting into serious trouble.

Question 3

is prednisone a safe drug to take for a viral lung infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Prednisone is not known to be effective in viral infections of the lung and should not be taken without consultation with a physician.

Question 4

is prednisone for viral or bacterial lung infection?

Accepted Answer

For none: Prednisone is not for any type of infection; in fact it can increase the risk and severity of infection.

Question 5

what is a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

From a virus: Infections most often are either bacterial ( ie strep throat) or viral ( ie the flu, the common cold) Bacterial infections are treatment with antibiotics which kill or harm the bacteria allowing your immune syst to destroy the rest. Viruses run their course are not harmed by antibiotics and make you ill for a week or more.

Question 6

what is systemic viral infection?

Accepted Answer

A pattern: In general a bacteria,like a staph abscess, enters the body and attacks a specific region or site, spreading locally. Viruses usually enter the body through the soft tissue of the oral cavity, eyes or nose.Viruses must enter tissue to survive and reproduce, then spread to the blood where they can quickly spread to all areas of the body, where it can trigger "systemic" symptoms.

Question 7

what are symptoms of viral infection?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Viral infection of the upper respiratory tract would include sinus congestion, runny nose, etc, with fever and aches.

Viral gastroenteritis would be fever, nausea, vomiting and or diarrhea.

Question 8

how come i have recurring viral infections?

Accepted Answer

Immune system: Some people are prone to certain types of infections due to their immune composition. Rarely people can have immune disorders, but this is usually diagnosed early in life.

Question 9

is viral infection contagious?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the virus: But most spread from person to person by one route or another.

Question 10

what are the causes of viral infections in infants?

Accepted Answer

Viral Infections: Viruses are living material that may cause illness spread generally from person to person thru several mechanisms including close contact.Avoidance of ill people and good handwashing are factors in preventing spread.

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Have a viral infection. coughing, pharyngitis. given prednisone. been on 2+days and just now seeing increase in glucose even w glipizide. help.nervous?

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Currently have a viral infection. not taking anything but could i take prednisone to help alleviate chest tightness and asthma?

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Is prednisone a safe drug to take for a viral lung infection?

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Is prednisone for viral or bacterial lung infection?

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What is a viral infection?

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What is systemic viral infection?

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What are symptoms of viral infection?

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