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Asthma? Hives? Herniated disc? One Drug Helps Treat Them All

Whether you're breaking out in hives or have a herniated disc or suffer from asthma, you could be prescribed the same drug.

Lots of diverse conditions are treated with what's been dubbed "a 20th century wonder drug"--called prednisone.

It's a steroid and it's the topic of our Tuesday Checkup.

Ideastream's Anne Glausser spoke with Evelyn Theiss about her article in the health section of today's paper.

anne.glausser@ideastream.org | 216-916-6129