understanding the use of Prednisolone

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My boy is new to the diagnosis of selective IgA deficient..although

like all of you...I kept saying all along that there was something more

to all of these infections-he is now 8. , we have moved to a different

state and are now going to a new Allergy/Asthma/Immunologist for his

treatments. Here is my question--Byran has had a sinus infection since

Novemmber...2 rounds of Omnicef that kinda cleared it up but he still

had yellow mucus in his chest coming up. I called and this new Doc

prescribed Prednisolone. Byran got better but after about 1 1/2 weeks,

yellow nose/chest came back and this time he was put on 2 rounds of

Zithromax. While on Zithromax his nose became stuffy and yellow mucus

in his nose and chest began again. I Called Doc and he prescribed

Prednisolone again. What I also question is is this medication going

to clear up his infection or just help with the inflammation? I was

hoping someone could help me out with understanding if this is the

route that your children go to when the antibiotic doesn't clear up the

infection? My lack of understanding medications needs to improve and I

am trying my best to stay on top of it all. Thanks for any help you

can offer. Beth