Glucocorticoids treat many conditions that are caused by inflammation, such as:
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Allergies
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Crohn’s disease and other types of inflammatory bowel disease
- Eczema and other skin conditions
- Multiple sclerosis
- Tendinitis
- Lupus