Are asthmatic children treated with an inhaled steroid at extra risk?
No. There is no evidence that an inhaled steroid poses an increased risk for asthmatic children exposed to chickenpox. Inhaled steroids reduce asthma symptoms and the need for extra medicine such as oral steroids. May I stop my child’s steroid therapy to prevent the risk of side effects from chickenpox? No. Stopping prescribed asthma treatment is much more dangerous to the child than the potential risk from chickenpox. How do I prevent my child from getting chickenpox? Current medical guidelines recommend that almost all children should receive the vaccine. Vaccination helps prevent most cases of chickenpox. Even if a vaccinated child develops chickenpox, the disease should be milder and less likely to have severe complications. How do I know if my child has been exposed to chickenpox? When cases of chickenpox are reported at school, find out if the infected children are in your child’s class. If so, your child has been exposed to chickenpox. If your child’s playmate becomes infected w
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