What steroid is used for babies?
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What steroid is used for babies?
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Dr. Mark Patterson
Pediatrics
In brief: It depends
Steroids are used to reduce inflammation.
In babies with croup, Prednisolone (a liquid form of prednisone) or Dexamethasone are often used to reduce swelling around the vocal cords. In asthma, Prednisolone is often used with a bronchodilator such as albuterol to reduce inflammation in the lungs.
In brief: It depends
Steroids are used to reduce inflammation.
In babies with croup, Prednisolone (a liquid form of prednisone) or Dexamethasone are often used to reduce swelling around the vocal cords. In asthma, Prednisolone is often used with a bronchodilator such as albuterol to reduce inflammation in the lungs.
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