Person-centred planning was adopted as government policy in the United Kingdom through the 'Valuing People' White Paper in 2001, and as part of 'Valuing People Now', the 'refresh' of this white paper in 2009.
Indiscriminate use of oral corticosteroids in an unsupervised manner may lead to steroid-dependence as well as increased risk of side effects. Even small doses of oral corticosteroids can produce serious side effects when used on a long term daily basis.Although there are many dosage schedules for short term oral corticosteroid treatment, a typical short term burst-dosage schedule for an adult might look like this: Day 1 40mg of prednisone.Day 2 30mg of prednisone. Day 3 20mg of prednisone.ral corticosteroids are sometimes also used to treat sinusitis or severe allergies. Corticosteroids decrease inflammation in the sinuses and nose. They are actually the most effective anti-inflammatory medications available.
I Have had PD for 8 years and I also have samter's syndrome (asthma, nasal polyps and aspirin sensitivity). I am sometimes given a prescription for a prednisone burst ( 6 -12 days).My PD symptoms are much milder while I am on the prednisone.