They gave him a steroid shot to reduce the swelling and inflammation as well as a once a day pill meant to reduce the skin problems caused by allergies . He also had to get put on antibiotics because the skin irritation is probably infected . So now he has to take 2 thyroxine pills , 1 anitbiotic , 1 antihistamine pill , and an omega 3 - 6 - 9 pill with each meal . He also has to take one very expensive Atopica pill an hour before dinner each day .

Answer the following question: What is the likely reason that this person is on such an intensive course of medication ?
They have received a rather serious diagnosis and are doing what the doctor recommends