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I have cellulitis between my nose and mouth and the swelling is quite painful. how long will it take before prednisone provides relief?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

See your Doctor!: Cellulitis is an infection. Prednisone will actually make the infection worse. Your physician will properly diagnose and treat whatever is going on.

Answered 2/2/2021

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