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Does Budesonide Help with Pneumonia? Exploring the Role of Inhaled Anti-Inflammatories

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According to several recent meta-analyses, combining inhaled budesonide with standard treatments has shown promising results in speeding recovery for children with certain types of pneumonia. This leads many to ask, **does budesonide help with pneumonia**? The answer is nuanced, as it is primarily an adjunctive therapy used to reduce inflammation rather than cure the underlying infection.