Medical Usage
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The steroid known as corticosteroid is widely administered by doctors to patients who encounter inflammation in certain parts of the body.
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A condition like arthritis where joint inflammation causes limited mobility, pain and swelling, can be treated through oral ingestion of corticosteroid in pill form or injected directly into the affected area.
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Asthma is also treated through corticosteroid as it controls the body’s immune system and reduces inflammation opening the lungs’ airways. It is taken through an inhaler routinely to avoid acute attacks.
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In other instances, steroid creams are used to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.