immune system

Does asthma medication lower your immune system as always now seem to have colds,viruses and chest infections lots of asthma flare ups ,is it a vicious circle?

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Oral steriods and very high doses of inhaled steriods can efffect your immune system. Check with your gp

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hi there,

I had been on prednisione for 5months 40mg daily but a couple of months ago was changed to dexmethasone 10mg daily and since the steroids were brought into my daily drug routine i have found my immune system is pretty shot like u i have colds and then end up with chest infections it is a nasty circle but the dr's know best !!!

kipo

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anti-b's will also knock your system for 6 and takes ages to recover, so not great unless you really do need them.