Steroid Therapy

Steroid therapy involves using medications called corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system's activity. These drugs help treat conditions like allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and certain skin or joint issues by decreasing swelling, redness, and immune response. Steroids can be taken as pills, injections, inhalers, or topical creams. While effective, they need careful management because long-term use may cause side effects such as weight gain, bone weakness, or increased infection risk. Steroid therapy is a powerful tool to control inflammation, but it must be used under medical supervision to balance benefits and potential risks.