I just had an asthma flare a couple of weeks ago and had to be put on Prednisone (20mg) 3x a day and extra Albuteral - 3 puRAB 4x a day. I hardly ever have trouble with my asthma unless it's pollen season or I get a cold. I maintain control with daily Advair and only an occasional puff of Albuteral. I am nearing the end of my Prednisone and feels so much better. However, I can tell my lungs have gotten used to the high doses of Albuteral. I want to gradually strengthen them and wean off. Also, my doctor didn't tell me to gradually reduce my Pred. I though you were supposed to, so the body can start making it's own cortisol again. Any idea?
Thanks,
Cindy
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