Steroids (short for corticosteroids) are often prescribed for autoimmune conditions, and other inflammatory conditions like asthma, and have considerable side effects. They are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your body produces naturally. Steroids work to decrease inflammation and reduce the activity of the immune system. Corticosteroids come in many forms; these medications can be taken orally or injected (into a joint, into a muscle, or via intravenous…
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