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Corticosteroid
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Corticosteroids are drugs that reduce inflammation. They are sometimes used to treat illnesses like asthma, eczema, cystic fibrosis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Corticosteroids can be taken as tablets, as a cream or as injections.

If you have any other questions, you can ask your doctor, or chat to other people about corticosteroids in the Medikidz forums and virtual world, Mediland.