-----Original Message----- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 23:37:24 +0200 From: David Geary <dgeary@s...> Subject: Re: Vocal crisis. >By the way, can anyone tell me what cortisone is
Yes, it's a sort of Stearoid in creme form. It can dissolve things and it is good if used for certain things.
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May I suggest that when answering a question regarding a topic we're not all that familiar with we should do a little research before answering.
http://www.sw.org/hil/topics/medi4744.htm
CORTISONE
The medicines known as corticosteroids (also called steroids or cortisone) are like the body's natural hormone cortisol. Cortisol helps to control the immune system, body metabolism, and our response to stress. When taken as medications, the corticosteroids have two main effects. They reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. The type of preparation ordered depends on the condition being treated.
Corticosteroids can be taken orally, injected, put on the skin, inhaled, or taken rectally. Other than mild forms used as skin creams, such as Cortaid, corticosteroids require a prescription. The most common oral form is prednisone.
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Cindy Donnell
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