OCS Overexposed: Thinking Beyond the Burst

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Published: September 26, 2019

Revised: November 18th, 2024

For people living with asthma, it’s important to understand the potential risks with taking oral corticosteroids (OCS), a medication used to decrease inflammation in the airways and reduce mucus quickly. Overexposure to OCS could be a clue that your asthma treatment plan is failing.

Allergy & Asthma Network has partnered with leading groups to launch “OCS Overexposed: Thinking Beyond the Burst.”

Two silhouetted figures analyze data and medication capsules. Bold text reads, "Do you know the truth about OCS?" Below, smaller text discusses the pros and cons of oral corticosteroids for asthma treatment.


Click image to go to OCS Overexposed Website for video and other resources.