A member asked:

Are there any side effects to the steroids doctors give u for swollen tonsils? they gave me a bit and sent me home had them before just wondering.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

"Short term" OK: Using steroids for a short period of time is usually OK. A large dose with rapid tapering is often helpful in allergic and other "swelling". Long term there are many side effects. Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 9/6/2014

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