Inhaled Corticosteroids Reduce Lung InflammationCorticosteroids reduce different kinds of inflammation including inflammation of the lungs in cystic fibrosis. It helps reduce mucus and allows person with allergic broncho pulmonary aspergillosis to breathe easier. These drugs are given as a pill or liquid, as an injection, or with an inhaler.

Oral form of corticosteroids is usually used for short-term use because of its side effect. Inhaled form, however, may be used for longer periods of time.

From WebMD:

Corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the lungs. They also decrease mucus and make it easier for the person to breathe. Corticosteroids can be given as a pill or liquid, as an injection, or with an inhaler. The kind of corticosteroid that will be prescribed depends on what symptoms are being treated.

Corticosteroids are widely used to treat many different types of inflammation. They have been tested for use in treating lung inflammation in cystic fibrosis. At this time, they are recommended only for people who have significant shortness of breath and wheezing or an infection caused by a fungus (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis).

Oral corticosteroids are usually used only for short periods of time because of the side effects. Corticosteroids are the most powerful medicines for reducing inflammation in the lungs. More research is needed to find out the specific benefits and potential harmful side effects for people who have cystic fibrosis.

Using a spacer can help you avoid the side effects of inhaled steroids. After using an inhaler, it is also important to rinse your mouth out with water and then to spit out the water. Swallowing the water will increase the chance that the medicine will get into your bloodstream, which may increase the side effects of the medicine.

Inhaled corticosteroids are usually prescribed to people who need long-term use of this medication due to its few side effects.

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