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I have been on prednisone, 4 tablets daily, for the past 2 days to treat my asthma but i've been experiencing a phlegm build up which causes me to cough. should i stop the meds? does prednisone cause this?

Q: i have been on prednisone, 4 tablets daily, for the past 2 days to treat my asthma but i've been experiencing a phlegm build up which causes me to cough. should i stop the meds? does prednisone cause this?

No: Excessive mucus &amp; cough are often part of an asthma event. I would not stop the meds which may be what are keeping you out of the hospital.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: Excessive mucus & cough are often part of an asthma event. I would not stop the meds which may be what are keeping you out of the hospital.

Answered 3/22/2022

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A member asked:

I have been on prednisone, 4 tablets daily, for the past 2 days to treat my asthma but i've been experiencing a phlegm build up which causes me to cough. should i stop the meds? does prednisone cause this?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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