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Is prednisone a safe drug to take for a viral lung infection?

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No: Prednisone is not known to be effective in viral infections of the lung and should not be taken without consultation with a physician.

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Not a therapy: Prednisone is not an antiviral therapy. If it is being used your physician will explain why you are on it. It may be to help stop lung bronchospasm with a viral induced asthmatic flare.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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