Because it’s not good for your brain’s white matter as there are studies showing it causes dura alterations, AND the side effects of:
- osteoporosis / bone damage
- cataracts / vision damage

… plus not having anything in your war chest to which you have not built up a tolerance to, for use in the event of an exacerbation, @A MyCOPDTeam Member.

What did your doc say as an explanation when you asked?

Saturday afternoon, 04-JAN-25

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Because you don't need it and you want it to work for you when you do need it.
Like @A MyCOPDTeam Member said there are side effects to the medication. and a lot more than just those heart issues, [most people on it get Afib.] weight gain, liver damage, and more.

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I get steroids in my inhaler, Trelegy , a few have it ask your doctor