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Is It Safe To Take Steroid Shot For Asthma?

Hi, my name is Renee and on the 4th of October I received a steroid shot for my asthma. Well I was expecting my period 3 days ago and I am still yet to get it. I am not sexually active, I do not do drugs, I've just been taking the z-pack my doctor gave to me along with One A Day vitamins, what could have caused this?
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Hi,
Short course of steroids - 3 to 5 days are recommended in acute exacerbations of asthma. However single dose is generally not recommended in such conditions. There are manyu triggers for asthma attacks like seasonal changes, allergens, pollutants, dust, infections, etc.
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Dr. Mishra
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Is It Safe To Take Steroid Shot For Asthma?

Hi, Short course of steroids - 3 to 5 days are recommended in acute exacerbations of asthma. However single dose is generally not recommended in such conditions. There are manyu triggers for asthma attacks like seasonal changes, allergens, pollutants, dust, infections, etc. Regards Dr. Mishra