peglem Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Do steroids make kids more susceptible to illness? I mean, if they suppress the immune system, then what protects them from disease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabel Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Good question. I was wondering the same thing. I just started a steroid burst today for my son. The swine flu is going around and I wonder if this will leave him more suseptible to this or any other "bugs". My child slides back with any illness - not just strep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memom Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 In theory, yes. Both bacterial and viral, one of the reasons you don't stay on for long periods of time. In short bursts, less so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereishope Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 When my son went on a steroid for 5 days, they said they weren't concerned about it compromising his immune system. But, granted, it was short term use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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