
What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Asthma While On Prednisone For Lupus?

GERD, PPIs, clinical evidence of fluid overload , X ray chest, ECHO
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Based on the history that you gave, its more likely to be GERD ( Gastro esophageal reflux ) / gastritis associated with prednisone use. It can be countered by adding a PPI such as lansoprazole and a pro kinetic like domeperidone to to the prednisone which you are already using. If there is clinical evidence of fluid retention e.g pedal edema, fine crackles on chest auscultation or decreased breath sounds then a chest x ray and echocardiogram can be advised to look for the possibility.
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