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3 wks ago i did short burst prednisone; now 5 day taper for dental pain. only days later, i feel i need it again for a few days for bronchitis. safe?
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Dental pain: The usual cause is infection. Steroids will enhance spread of infection to other organ systems. You probably need both antibiotics and hands-on dental treatment. Pills alone will no5 cure your infection. See Dentist immediately. Report full meds Hx to the Dentist before your examination.
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