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Outline 6 S’s

• S-Sugar – hyperglycemia
• S-Soggy Bones – causes osteoporosis
• S-Sick – decreased immunity
• S-Sad – depression
• S-Salt – water and salt retention (hypertension)
• S-Sex – decreased libido

Description

Steroids are an effective treatment for asthma, COPD, Crohn’s, Lupus and more. However,they have the potential for very serious side effects, which are indicated by the 6 S’s. Steroids can be taken by mouth, via an inhaler, topically, or via injection.