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Given injection of dexemethesone/depomedrol got blocked ear tube. how long does it stay in system. worried about it supressing my immune system ...
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Should be fine: Studies of bio-markers in asthma patients where it is often used suggest a 1-6 day duration of action. The adult immune system functions primarily by barrier (ie.skin) , circulating antibodies & attack cells (white cells & reactive lymphocytes) & by creating new antibodies (suppressed by high dose steroids used over long periods). Your system is well designed to function well with this brief shot
Answered 10/22/2018
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