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Hi, @km6 - I used to have to use prednisone for 5 days about 4 times per year when I'd get into a streak of bad coughing spasms I could not break. Coughing is my major asthma symptom. This especially happened when I'd travel, perhaps because of exposure to different allergens. Not sure.
I did not like being on prednisone, as I only slept about 4 hours nightly while on it, and my husband thought it blocked my filter on things I'd say. So, needless to say, he was not a fan of my taking prednisone.
I did find some relief from taking prednisone when I started on a biologic, mepolizumab (Nucala). I don't believe I've needed prednisone for about 1.5 years, which is different for me.
Other Mayo Clinic Connect members who may have some thoughts on needing prednisone include @wsbme74 @liz440 @sweethighland @dstella @bdr @otter2154 @spudmato @wsbme74.
How often do you find you need to take prednisone, km6? Do you notice significant side effects when you are on it?
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I have never used nor prescribed prednisone.
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For several years, I've only needed prednisone two or three times a year, which would be the taper dosage. For the last few months, I've been struggling and needed it for eight weeks straight. I believe the next thing for me is a bronchoscopy. I'm a little overwhelmed right now with all of this.
They have tried me with a few of the biologic's, and we didn't see any difference. The pulmonologist is considering trying a different one.