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Will asthma always respond to prednisone? have tightness in throat/reduced lung capacity not responding to pred or inhalers. not asthma?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Not always: Depending on the severity of asthma, some do not respond to steroids. Another medication for severe asthma that may work if you have allergies is xolair. See an allergist, get tested and see if you are a candidate for it.

Answered 2/25/2013

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A member asked:

Will asthma always respond to prednisone? have tightness in throat/reduced lung capacity not responding to pred or inhalers. not asthma?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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