Sentences with phrase «oral steroid use»

I decided that daily oral steroid use was not the route I wanted to go to help Annie's allergies.

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Oral steroids were previously used mostly for children with moderate or severe croup, but recent research suggests they may be worthwhile even in milder cases.

The infection can be temporarily eliminated in the eye using oral and topical antiviral drugs, but inflammation of the cornea can persist indefinitely, requiring ongoing treatment with steroid - based eye drops.

Prescriptions for inhaled or oral corticosteroids (a class of steroid hormones used to treat a variety of conditions including some skin diseases, certain allergic reactions, asthma, and joint pain or inflammation, among other health concerns)

«Recent clinical trials in severe asthma patients using antibodies that block IL4Ra have shown positive results leading to marked improvement of lung function, improved symptoms and reduced use of oral steroids,» Professor Anderson said.

Oral steroids are used sparingly and for short periods of time to treat the very worst, potentially life - threatening asthma attacks; inhaled steroids can be safely used on a daily basis.

Oral and injectable steroids rarely produce serious complications in short - term use, but must be monitored carefully when used for over a week, as serious side - effects can occur.

Eliminate or minimize the use of antibiotics, steroids, immune - suppressing drugs and oral contraceptives (only after consulting with your health care provider or physician).

Topical and oral steroids are usually used to relieve the itching.

They are most appropriate when treating localized itching, and as they are used in moderation and are not readily absorbed into the bloodstream, do not create the long - term side effects associated with oral or injectable steroids.

Repeatedly using steroid injections or oral prednisone has serious side effects, doesn't cure anything and can actually make matters worse.

In these several cases, oral steroids will be used but they can be extremely dangerous to your puppy's blood and possibly cause bone marrow suppression as well as liver inflammation.

Oral antihistamines and steroids, in combination with topical products, are used to control itch.

In severe cases, we will need to use injectable or oral steroids.

Topical treatments or oral antibiotics and steroids will generally be used to stop this excessive licking in your dog.