Reverse and prevent airway inflammation and hyperactivity. Start to work about 3 hours after an oral dose but not most effective until 6-12 hours in acute attacks. They are primarily used in short-term to control severe asthma episodes and help speed recovery.
Corticosteroids suppress immune response, disposing people to infection.
They have very serious side effects when take over the long-term. Heavy duty stuff. Many doctors recommend the varicella vaccine in these cases. Surgery, flu or other physically-demanding illnesses may require dose reduction. Available in metered dose inhaler and nebulizer solution formulations Back to the MediMap.