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A member asked:

What is the dosage of prednisone, to clear up an ashma flare up? i have a flare up every two months.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Work w/ your doctor: You need to work with a doctor on this. It is not easy to find one to do this anymore, but possible. I have one. My doctor has my pattern taper daily down from 30mg/day to 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 5, 0, 5... You may be different. This week lasts at least a month - maybe more. I often need it in winter.

Answered 9/20/2013

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