Is it safe to rely only on Prednisolone for asthma relief?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have recently been diagnosed with severe adult asthma. I am waiting for my allergy assessment. I am on Singulair, Nebulizer four times a day (helps for an hour or so), three inhalers, and nothing works. The only thing that makes me feel normal is Prednisolone. What can I do? I know I cannot take Prednisone forever, but it is the only thing that makes me feel normal.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The thing is, it takes one to two months to stabilize asthma in the case of taking inhaled steroids. Please confirm whether your inhaled drugs contain Fluticasone or Beclomethasone, as these are inhaled steroids for asthma. I suggest you take Prednisolone 40 mg once a day for a week, then 30 mg for the next week, then 20 mg for the next week, then 10 mg and 5 mg, and stop. By that time, your inhaled steroids will begin to work. Also, I suggest you take oral drugs like tablet Deriphylline retard 300 mg twice or tablet Doxofylline 400 mg twice a day. In addition to the above, I suggest a tablet containing Montelukast with Levocetirizine daily at night for a month. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take treatment for asthma with consent.

I hope this helps.

Regards.