A 16-year-old male presents to your office for his yearly we…

A 16-year-old male presents to your office for his yearly well-child examination. Four weeks ago he had been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and is currently being induced into remission with oral prednisone. The patient’s mother is concerned about the consequences of him taking this medication. What side effects of corticosteroids will you discuss with the patients mothers?

An 11-month-old boy is brought to your office by his mother….

An 11-month-old boy is brought to your office by his mother. She is concerned because her son coughs and wheezes day and night for two weeks after every cold, and he seems to have a cold every month. He uses no medication for these symptoms. He is otherwise well with normal growth and development. The patient’s father smokes cigarettes, but always away from his son. Which of the following statements about this patient’s condition is correct?