is this dangerous?

Question

My son has asthma and he gets bad a lot! Umm about ever other month they have to put him on prednisolone! Can use of this that often be harmful to him? It's a type of steroid!

Answer 1

Prednisolone side effects depend on the dose, the duration and the frequency of administration. Short courses of prednisolone are usually well tolerated with few and mild side effects. Long term, high doses of prednisolone will usually produce predictable, and potentially serious side effects. Whenever possible, the lowest effective doses of prednisolone should be used for the shortest possible length of time to minimize side effects. Alternate day dosing can also help reduce side effects.
Side effects of prednisolone and other corticosteroids range from mild annoyances to serious irreversible bodily damages. Side effects include fluid retention, weight gain, high blood pressure, potassium loss, headache, muscle weakness, puffiness of and hair growth on the face, thinning and easy bruising of the skin, glaucoma, cataracts, peptic ulceration, worsening of diabetes, irregular menses, growth retardation in children, convulsions, and psychic disturbances. Psychic disturbances can include depression, euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, and even psychotic behavior.

There are certain risks in taking steroids. I have a son who had to be on this drug for a short time, and the benafits outweighted the risks for us. When someone can't breathe, anything is better. Even Advair has a steroid. What's happening is the prevention/reversal of inflamed tissue in the lungs causing contriction. Whether caused from allergies or predisposing illness. Working as a paramedic for 12 yrs and having a son with asthma, and being as much of natural healing as possible, we've learned what works and what doesn't. I have asthma myself, but is controlled. I've not had to take anything for several years now, and now my son only takes the albuterol inhaler as needed. Vitamin C,,,,is GREAT for the lungs. When there's a bad attack, we crush up 2,000 mg and dissolve in slightly warm cup of water and drink down fast. (it's going to be sour!) Almost instantly helps. MSM is another great supplement to take for lung health. Warm steam is great to breathe in, your lungs need moisture, I know sounds contradictory, but true. That's why we start IV's on you when you have a bad asthma attack, you need fluid to losen the phlem up to cough out. So make sure he is plenty hydrated. Also, allergy testing is another great way to get asthma under control. Find out what is triggering his attacks. And fix them. Asthma can also be excersise induced, he may have to limit some activities until he can get his asthma under control. My son and I also do essential oils. We use one inparticular brand (young living) called RC. It's a blend containing but not limited to eucalyptus, pine, lavender, and peppermint oils. We just put a few drops on the palms of the hands, cup over mouth and nose and slowly breathe in. This is great!! I carry it in my purse instead of the inhaler. Also, a study has been done, and if we breathe in slowly and hold our breaths and let out slowly, this helps to correct the asthma attack occuring. I hope I've been of some help. I know lots of info,,,but keep searching. There are ways to beat this. Good luck.

Answer 2

Your right! Prednisolone is a steroid hormone useful for the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions such as asthma. However the side effects should not be overlooked. With prolonged Prednisolone treatment, eye problems and other problems may develop such as viral or fungal eye infection, cataracts and glaucoma, swelling of the optic disc., acne, constipation, mood swings or severe depression. At a high dose, Prednisolone may cause fluid retention and high blood pressure. If this happens, you may need to put your son on a low-sodium diet and a potassium supplement. If you take Prednisolone over the long term, the buildup of adrenal hormones in the body may cause a condition called Cushing's syndrome (fluid retention of the face), marked by weight gain, thin, fragile skin, muscle weakness, brittle bones, and purplish stripe marks on the skin. However women are more vulnerable to this problem than men. Alternate-day therapy may help prevent its development. It's important to know that these symptoms occur only when the drug is taken for a long time or with high dosages. Lower doses and a short term is recommended. Also it might be helpful to look into some health stores that may offer a Non-Drug Natural approach to inflammatory and auto-immune disorders.

Answer 3

Scientology is only slightly less dangerous than jumping into an active volcano. Study their teachings if you want, but stay away from their church. Noone should have to spend 4 times what they make in a lifetime to become enlightened.

Answer 4

In the short term predisone is a life saving steroid used as an anti-inflammatory, but like most steroids continued use will have significant adverse effects. steroids "age" tissue and organs.

In acute respiratory distress it is indicated along with albuterol and sometimes atropent or even epinephrine.

Answer 5

In Ceylon doctors omit prescribing prednisolone, it is dangerous. Ventolin is very much prescribed. Be cautious.

Answer 6

my 8 month old grandson has been on pulmicort respules for 4 months.It seems to work at prevent his attacs since he was started on it.But with things blooming he has had a few more eppesodes.Ask your doctor about something like this...

Answer 7

You really need to ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can check it out at www.WebMd.com as well.

Answer 8

Print this out and send it to your doctor since it seems like you lack the brains to tell him in person!

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

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