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What is steroid therapy and which patients can be provided this therapy.

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Antiinflammatory: Used in many medical conditions: severe asthma or rhematologic conditions, severe inflammatory conditions, etc.- Too complex to list all medical conditions.

Answered 6/8/2014

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