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Is prednisone ok to take for sever congestion relief from a sinus infection?
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Yes: If the prednisone is being administered by your doctor and he is monitoring the dosage and response than the prednisone may be helpful for inflammation. But do not take it without a physician's consent and monitoring as steroids (prednisone) can be harmful if not used appropriately.
Answered 2/23/2015
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Yes: It is often prescribed to relieve the congestion and decrease inflammation. Most sinus infections are viral and there is no definitive treatment for this. Doctor may try to help with the symptoms using the prednisone.
Answered 11/29/2016
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