Is it necessary to taper a short course of oral corticosteroids
Is it necessary to taper a short course of oral corticosteroids?
Fortunately, tapering is usually not necessary after using a short course of steroids for an acute asthma attack.
Adults who get up to 60 mg/day of prednisone for 10 days or less don't need tapering.
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