Are asthmatic children treated with an oral steroid at extra risk?
Some asthmatic children are treated for months or years with an oral steroid. Other asthmatic children may never receive oral steroid treatment, while others may be treated with a short “burst” of an oral steroid for 5-7 days. A burst is prescribed in an emergency situation when asthma is suddenly worse. Children receiving oral steroid treatment rarely have complications from chickenpox. 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 sho
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