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Prednisone is given to people with COPD to reduce inflammation in the airways, which helps improve breathing and alleviate symptoms during exacerbations. It can enhance lung function and decrease the severity and duration of flare-ups. Additionally, by suppressing the immune response, it can help manage the underlying inflammation associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema, common forms of COPD. However, it is typically used for short periods due to potential side effects.
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Can you take Valium while taking prednisone for COPD?
can you take prednisone with valium? If so any any precautions?
Do people with Dermatomyositis get steroids?
Individuals are given steroid drugs (prednisone, corticosteroids ) that suppress the immune system
Why do you breath better on Prednisone you have copd?
Prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways, which can help improve breathing for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By decreasing swelling and mucus production in the lungs, it allows for easier airflow and better oxygen exchange. This anti-inflammatory effect can lead to short-term relief of symptoms and improved lung function. However, it's important to use prednisone under medical supervision due to potential side effects.
Is prednisone an immunosupressant?
No prednisone is a Steroidal anti inflamatory.
Can coffee help with COPD?
Coffee can not help people with COPD. The only thing to help with COPD is medicines giving by a doctor.
Is COPD is a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Can someone with COPD be given an influenza vaccination?
Yes. Having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is not a contraindication to receiving an influenza vaccination.
What are some diets for people with COPD?
http://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htm is a very helpful page that discusses COPD and provides detailed infromation on how those with COPD can keep healthy.
Can you take Prednisone indefinitely for COPD?
Some people don't have a choice with their health issues so they have to take prednisone for an extended period of time. I would not suggest taking prednisone indefinitely unless your condition is extremely bad, and that is your only option. As a short-term medication, prednisone can be extremely beneficial for various condition. Long-term, however, it has some serious side effects including: Bone weakness/osteoporosis Bleeding in stomach/intestines Diabetes Low calcium Thin skin Muscle problems Nerve disease Enlarged liver Seizures Hallucination Ulcers Pancreatic inflammation Blood clots See the related link for more side effects of prednisone.
Is copd a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
No, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the name given to chronic emphysema or chronic bronchitis or a combination of both.
Have you given up some smoking?
yes but been diagnosed with copd but recieving no treatment
Can you take Prednisone and depakote?
Yes... I have had bronchitis really bad and was given 20mg prednisone while on 500 mg depakote er. i didnt have any side affects and it helped with my bronchiole irritation
