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What would be the effects of using steroids to assist with asthma?
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Steroid side effects: Unfortunately while the antiinflammatory properties of steroids can be helpful in asthma the effects systemically are pretty negative: weight gain, glucose intolerance/insulin resistance, thinning of bones, mood disturbances, sexual dysfunction and others.
Answered 3/16/2017
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