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Prednisone and other corticosteroids
Reduce your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
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How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Side effects of corticosteroids taken by mouth
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroids put on the skin, called topical corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Side effects of corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Lower your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the pros and cons of corticosteroids
Weigh the risks and benefits of corticosteroids
Content
How do corticosteroids work?
How are corticosteroids used?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
Side effects of corticosteroids taken by mouth
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroids put on the skin, called topical corticosteroids
Side effects of corticosteroid shots
Side effects of corticosteroids given through a vein, called intravenous
Lower your risk of corticosteroid side effects
Weigh the pros and cons of corticosteroids
Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
When using a corticosteroid that you breathe in, some of the medicine may stay in your mouth and throat instead of making it to your lungs. This can cause:
- Fungal infection in the mouth, known as oral thrush.
- Hoarse voice.
You may be able to prevent mouth and throat irritation if you gargle and rinse your mouth with water after each puff on your corticosteroid inhaler. Be sure not to swallow the rinse water. Some researchers think that inhaled corticosteroid medicines for asthma may slow growth in children.
