Drugs.Topical corticosteroids reduce mucous membrane inflammation and are available by prescription.Allergies tend to become worse as the season progresses.Topical corticosteroids are especially effective at reducing this seasonal sensitization.
Corticosteroids act on the immune system to:
Drugs.Topical corticosteroids reduce mucous membrane inflammation and are available by prescription.Allergies tend to become worse as the season progresses.Topical corticosteroids are especially effective at reducing this seasonal sensitization.
There are no known drug interactions between corticosteroids and hormonal birth control.
Corticosteroids are used to replace hormones lost in adrenal insufficiency. There are short acting corticosteroids (cortisone and hydrocortisone), intermediate acting corticosteroids (methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, traimcinolone), and long acting corticosteroids (betamethasone, budesonide, and dexamethasone).
They are usually inhaled
No.
The adrenal gland
Prednisone and corticosteroids
anterior
Corticosteroids
yes
cystitis