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4yr old hospitalized for asthma, on high dose of steroids (iv and oral) along with albuterol/02. doc asked that we continue at home without tapering.
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Days: It depends on how many total days he was on the steroids. 7 days or less is safe. If you are concerned call his doctor. All the best.
Answered 4/23/2020
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