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Any info on Steroid treatment for breathing difficulties ??

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Troilus

I take them for asthma (when it flares) and I find it works well to get me back on track.

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MELNEL

Hiya 😌 I take them when flare up with asthma and I feel extremely tight in my chest that I cannot take a deep breath. Steorids will take care that you actually can breathe deeply again, sometimes it's works quite fast depending on how much your Doctor adviced you to take. I take 8 a day for 5 days and it can work wonders, I mostly take them with antibiotics together.

I have severe asthma and COPD.

Hope it helps a bit, but if you see your GP just ask about treatment with steorids and how it can help you or not. But if he gave you some than he would have a reason that it will be helpful for you 😃🍀😃 you take care and stay safe and warm 🍀🍀🍀

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Annie31

I was recently prescribed Dexamethasone for help with breathing! I found this steroid awful with dreadful side effects . I've never had problems with prednisolone and don't know why Dr prescribed the other one unless it's the cheaper option.

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Yatzy

As others have said, prednisolone is often a life saver for an asthma exacerbation. I rely on it, with an antibiotic too.

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Pushkins

Hello, I take Trimbow for copd as suggested by my "Breathe team" . It contains steroid and works well..

After taking Prednisolone & antibiotic "Rescue Remedy" , My Dr booked me in for a density scan which came back ok...then for a blood test for Vit D. Why tests?....It's because I was taking the "Rescue Remedy", 5 times in a 10 month duration....

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y_not

My emergency pack (COPD) includes Prednisone. Apparently it helps reduce inflammation within the lungs (I'm no expert) all I know is that when an exacerbation starts, the Prednisone and antibiotics get it under control quite quickly.

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Debs_ALUKPartnerBritish Lung Foundation

Hi Mitzicat1

I have added the information about breathlessness from our website and medications for asthma from our sister charity's Asthma UK page in a link below for you. Do see your GP if you have any breathing difficulties and they can assess the cause and prescribe the right kind of medication for you if you need it. If you are worried or symptoms worsen do ring NHS 111 or in an emergency 999

Give us a call if you still have questions or need further advice.

03000 030 555

blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...

asthma.org.uk/advice/inhale...

Take care

Debs

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Hadley1234

i have taken them for Asthma several times, they kick in very quick and i feel much better taking them

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stamford1234

One thing I find with Pred is I take it as early in the day as I can, it really disrupts my sleep but that way I do get a few hours in even if they are after midnight

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Beth1949

I took prednisone for years ( up to 40mg per day). After a long use of it, I felt it wasn't making any difference. I read that your body produces prednisone, but the added dosage helps people with breathing issues. If you are on it long term, your body stops producing it. That's why, I think doctors don't want to use it for long term use.

I was able to get off it 3 years ago and after awhile, I felt better than when I was taking it.

Beth

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Titch1908

I've been taking pred since sept for severe asthma, can't get any lower then 25mg without ending up in the hospital. They work well but I hate them so much. I have lots of fluid retention, erratic blood sugars and now muscle weakness as a result of taking them long term.They're really good short term for an asthma or copd flare.

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Aingeful

I am on them too and find that they affect my skin.They cause bleeding under my skin resulting in random bruises. They also affect my sleeping. After a talk with my consultant yesterday he is going to get my GP to slowly reduce my dose. I would be happier off them altogether!

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