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drnoobtropics t1_je0zwrd wrote

Reply to comment by theblackd in The risk of developing osteoarthritis, a common, incurable form of the condition, was 58% higher among those with eczema or asthma compared to the general population. Those with both asthma and eczema were twice as likely to develop osteoarthritis compared to the general population. N = 100,000+ by MistWeaver80

Oral prednisone can cause osteonecrosis and chindroblast suppression if given long term. Like you said we tend to only prescribe it in severe asthma (stage 5) or in very short courses with eczema. Inhaled (given in asthma) and topical (skin conditions) don’t have this side effect. If the study’s findings are accurate there is most likely another factor(s) causing this, but no doubt the small population of asthmatics taking orals long term aren’t helping this statistic. At the end of the day though, joint pain > dying from hypoxemia. Ez trade

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