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A 43-year-old male asked:

Does an inhaled corticosteroid (for asthma) have the same side effects as an oral (liquid) corticosteroid? yes or no? thank you?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered

Infectious Disease 55 years experience

No. Oral corticosteroids can result in immunosuppression body wide. Inhaled steroid for asthma only affects the linings of the bronchial tubes and lung.

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