COPD
"Have been given Prednisone for severe back pain but was recently give 20mg dose for my COPD. I&#039;m like a new man since taking it. The Dr. wanted me to stop taking it after a few months but there were side effects. I&#039;m 68 years old and except for the COPD not in bad shape. I really don&#039;t understand why people my age who can have a much higher quality of life with a fairly mild medication as this are constantly being asked to stop taking it. I thought physicians took an oath to do no harm. This medication helps me breathe and I&#039;ve grown very fond of it.... Breathing that is..."