Oral corticosteroids for severe asthma attacks
Oral corticosteroids for serious asthma attacks should be taken for a limited time. Examples of these drugs include:
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Prednisone
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Methylprednisolone
Oral corticosteroids can cause harmful short-term side effects and more-serious side effects if they’re used for a longtime. Long-term side effects of these drugs can include osteoporosis (thinking bones), cataracts, muscle weakness, reduced resistance to infection, retarted growth in children, and high blood pressure [5].