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I have ulvuvitis and was given prednisone to take. will that work in clearing this up?

Q: i have ulvuvitis and was given prednisone to take. will that work in clearing this up?

: Sorry, you misspelled your condition, is it uvulitis or uveitis? I would assume the former condition because oral prednisone was prescribed. Uvulitis is most often a self limited condition, no need for treatment but the swelling and irritation will be quickly alleviated with steroid.

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Sorry, you misspelled your condition, is it uvulitis or uveitis? I would assume the former condition because oral prednisone was prescribed. Uvulitis is most often a self limited condition, no need for treatment but the swelling and irritation will be quickly alleviated with steroid.

Answered 1/22/2023

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