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Is prednisone for viral or bacterial lung infection?

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Dr. Bhavinkumar Dalal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

For none: Prednisone is not for any type of infection; in fact it can increase the risk and severity of infection.

Dr Sturgis agreed

Answered 6/7/2019

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Both: Prednisone is a great anti-inflammatory. It is used in both cases.

Answered 2/12/2020

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