Prednisone: A steroid medicine to treat pulmonary fibrosis - 05/2020

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Prednisone: A steroid medicine to treat pulmonary fibrosis

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Abstract

This handout explains prednisone, a steroid medicine often used to treat pulmonary fibrosis, allergies, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or other breathing disorders. It includes how to take the medicine and possible side effects.

Author

Center for Interstitial Lung Diseases

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

05/2020

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Respiratory Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Inflammation

Lung

Lung Disorders

Medicine Information

Medicine Teaching

Medicines

Side Effects

Steroids

Languages

English

Record ID

3858