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I was wondering is there away to take prednisone at the amount i was told to help me breathe easier and then maintained on a lower dose?

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Dr. Vincent Rizzo answered

Asthma: severe asthma can be treated with low dose corticosteroids chronically, but it's associated with many side effects. I would recommend speaking with your physician.

Answered 5/10/2014

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A member asked:

I was wondering is there away to take prednisone at the amount i was told to help me breathe easier and then maintained on a lower dose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vincent Rizzo answered

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