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A member asked:
My doctor thinks that i have a chest infection and has given me antibiotics and steroids , is it ok to take them even if i don't have an infection.?
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The harm vs benefit : Glucocorticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory agents and can offer significant beneifts to many conditions when used timely and appropriately. Unfortunately, in the face of infections, steroids may make things worse, thus the pros/cons must be weighted. If no inefection, why need antibiotic? Steroid can be very useful for folks with asthma/copd etc... Consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 5/14/2014
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