Side Effects Of Suffering From Asthma

Weight Gain From Steroid Use

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Weight gain from steroid use is a concern for anyone with asthma. If patients have serious respiratory distress during an asthma attack, then their physician might prescribe oral steroids rather than having them use an inhaler. Fortunately, the inhaler device recommended for asthma sufferers has a lower level of steroids. In addition, the medication from an inhaler enters the lungs rather than the digestive system. However, individuals can gain weight from taking steroids because this medication increases their appetite. Patients can avoid gaining weight after taking steroids by planning to eat low-calorie fresh fruits or vegetables to satiate their appetite. Thus, they should make sure to exercise more to avoid gaining weight throughout their body, especially in their abdomen.

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