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A 31-year-old female asked:

Took 40 mg of prednisone for the first time 3 hours ago. still feel the wheeze i had from asthma/allergy.isn't it supposed to take it away instantly?

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Dr. Michael Sandersanswered

Pulmonology 17 years experience

No: It can take several hours before you feel an effect.

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Dr. James Fergusonanswered

Pediatrics 47 years experience

No: Even when given IV, steroids take hours to show any effect.The quick acting stuff is Adrenalin or albuterol or their cousins.

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If I am on 2 inhalers, a neb, prednisone and an allergy med and I still have trouble breathing, what can I do to relieve my asthma?

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Last updated May 14, 2022

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