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2. Can Prednisone for Allergies & Asthma Cause Hair Loss? - AOL

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   What Are the Side Effects of Prednisone? When taking prednisone, there are some side effects to be aware of. The most common prednisone side effects include: Appetite changes. Fluid retention ...

3. Prednisone - Wikipedia

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   Prednisone is a glucocorticoid medication mostly used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in conditions such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologic diseases. [3] It is also used to treat high blood calcium due to cancer and adrenal insufficiency along with other steroids . [ 3 ]

4. Anti-asthmatic agent - Wikipedia

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   Inhaled short-acting β2-adrenergic agonists, such as terbutaline and salbutamol, are the first-line drugs indicated for asthma exacerbation for all patients to provide rapid bronchodilating effects. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Short-acting β2-adrenergic agonists can be delivered by different devices, for example, nebulizers and metered-dose inhalers .

5. Fluticasone/salmeterol - Wikipedia

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   Serious side effects may include worsening asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, and heart problems. [5] Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding is unclear. [ 6 ] Fluticasone, a corticosteroid , works by decreasing inflammation while salmeterol, a long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist (LABA), works by activating beta-2 adrenergic receptors .

6. Pathophysiology of asthma - Wikipedia

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   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 in 11 children and 1 in 12 adults have asthma in the United States of America. [1] According to the World Health Organization, asthma affects 235 million people worldwide. [2] There are two major categories of asthma: allergic and non-allergic.

7. Topical steroid - Wikipedia

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   Ocular effects: Topical steroid drops are frequently used after eye surgery but can also raise intraocular pressure (IOP) and increase the risk of glaucoma, cataract, retinopathy as well as systemic adverse effects. [14] Tachyphylaxis: The acute development of tolerance to the action of a drug after repeated doses. [15]

8. Allergen immunotherapy - Wikipedia

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   While a number of side effects have been associated with sublingual immunotherapy, serious adverse effects are very rare (about 1.4/100,000 doses), and there has not been a reported fatality. [16] There have been a small number of reports of anaphylaxis. [16] The majority of side effects are 'local' and usually resolve within a few days. [16]

9. 6 Signs Wellbutrin is Right for Your Depression Symptoms - AOL

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   Most of the adverse effects of Wellbutrin are mild and transient, although a small percentage of people who use this medication experience more severe or longer-lasting side effects. Common side ...