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Chest colds and viruses are pretty common in people with autoimmune diseases. I’ve had four infections since January. I did have Covid in 2024, even after being vaccinated.

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@reets70 I have a question regarding chest colds/virus post. I was diagnosed in December 2024 and started on 20mg of prednisone. After tapering too quickly at beginning and going back and forth I am now on 5mg and hoping to be off completely in 2/3 months. My question is what you took for your colds etc. I have been fortunate to have had only two real noticeable colds which this last turned into a severe sore throat and slight (100.4) fever. My GP prescribed a ZPak and within a few days sore throat was gone but was left with wheezing cough. I chose to go on an over the counter expectorant that seems to be helping, but I guess what I am also looking for is information from others of what they may have used for colds or flus while on prednisone. As this disease seems NOT to be a one size fits all, any and all information is welcome.