Won’t the steroids make him/her develop huge muscles?
No, the steroids used for asthma will not make your child develop huge muscles. The steroids used in asthma treatment are different from the steroids used by weightlifters and other athletes. The steroids that are illegally used by athletes are ‘male hormone’ steroids. These ‘male hormone’ steroids do make muscles grow, but they also have many dangerous side effects. The steroids used in asthma are called ‘glucocorticoid steroids; and are the same type of steroids that everyone makes naturally in their bodies. The steroids used in asthma do not have the same side effects as ‘male hormone’ steroids.
