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My doctor has prescribed me with steroids called prednisolone for 7 days. what is it for?
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Inflammation: Prednisolone is a very effective glucocorticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions. Examples of a short course like yours could include acute asthma flare, severe poison ivy to name a few. Because of the potential for side effects it is prescribed sparingly.
Answered 5/30/2016
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