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My dr prescribed me dexamethason steroid for sinus issues and fluid on ears. since i've taken the first one a couple hrs ago, i've started coughing out of the blue. is this ok?

Q: my dr prescribed me dexamethason steroid for sinus issues and fluid on ears. since i've taken the first one a couple hrs ago, i've started coughing out of the blue. is this ok?

: Cough may be related with your current viral infection (sinus and ear) rather than a side effect of dexamethasone but I could not rule it out. You should continue to take dexamethasone and observe the cough. If cough exacerbates within 2 hours after taking it, I will probably hold dexamethasone and contact your doctor.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Cough may be related with your current viral infection (sinus and ear) rather than a side effect of dexamethasone but I could not rule it out. You should continue to take dexamethasone and observe the cough. If cough exacerbates within 2 hours after taking it, I will probably hold dexamethasone and contact your doctor.

Answered 9/2/2022

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A member asked:

My dr prescribed me dexamethason steroid for sinus issues and fluid on ears. since i've taken the first one a couple hrs ago, i've started coughing out of the blue. is this ok?

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