Prednisone: Uses, Benefits & Short-Term Applications

Prednisone is most commonly used to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. In the short term, it is typically employed in the case of:

* Serious autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or severe asthma)

* Serious allergic reactions

* After undergoing an organ transplant.

* Various types of acute eye pain

* To decrease tissue swelling before or after radiation or surgery