Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Link-Dangers of Inhaled Steroids Steroids http://www.derpeachgarten.com/natural_directions/prescription_drugs/index.ht ml#benzodiazepine Doctors routinely prescribe steroids such as prednisone for acute flare-ups in arthritis and asthma patients. While steroids are very powerful for reducing inflammation, their long-term side effects far outweigh this short-term benefit. Steroids can bring on heart disease, diabetes, eye problems, and severe osteoporosis, as well as facial and body changes. Long-term steroid therapy is neither desirable nor safe. Steroids prevent white blood cells from carrying out their normal defense functions. Therefore, be aware that while you are on steroids there may be a decreased resistance to infection and an extreme reaction to diseases such as chicken pox and measles. Avoid contact with exposed or contagious people. While the verdict among many physicians is that inhaled steroids are less damaging than the oral form, all steroids should raise a red flag and prompt you to try to correct the underlying health problems. _______ Get your free @ address at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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