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My daughter was diagnosed with eosinophilic pneumonia she is currently on 15 mg of prednisone. i am concerned about the long term effects of the prednisone and if there is another med she can use instead of. she was diagnosed when she was 16 she is
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Pneumonia: This is an excellent question. You are correct regarding the potential side effects of long term prednisone usage. Fortunately, many side effects of short term prednisone dosing are temporary and reversible. Your doctor should be judicious in minimizing the use of prednisone - as always, there is a risk/benefit relationship. Ask your pulmonologist about alternative therapies :)
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