In contrast, inhaled glucocorticosteroids are effective in treating asthma and have few adverse effects. Thus, your allergist will always use the lowest effective dose of prednisone or other oral glucocorticosteroid, if it is required, and inhaled rather than oral medication whenever possible. Calcium intake should be adequate. For example, one glass of skim milk has 302 mg of calcium and 85 calories. Low fat plain yogurt has 415 mg of calcium and 145 calories.
Some people lack an enzyme to digest the milk sugar lactose.
Therefore, they are lactose intolerant and may not be able to drink milk. Some of these individuals may be able to eat yogurt or hard cheese or acidophilus milk or milk products if the deficient enzyme, lactase, is added to the food. If calcium consumption is inadequate, supplements are recommended. Taking more than 500 to 600 mg of calcium at one time or ingesting calcium with high fiber foods should be avoided as either reduces absorption. Supplements containing oyster shell, bone meal or dolomite should be avoided as they may contain lead or other toxic materials.