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I have an infection in throat which is causing cough and runny nose. Tonsils are also infected but not much. The doctor has prescribed omnacortil 20 with an antibiotic. Omnacortil is a steroid. Should i really use it?
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I don't like to prescribe oral steroids to my patients, when much safer options exist. If you are able to, please come down and meet me with all your existing health records and let me help you with safe but effective treatments.
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