Question : I am recovered from Cushing's but have developed asthma. Is this related to Cushing's?
 
Answer: Asthma is an allergic, autoimmune state that like rheumatoid arthritis responds to treatment with glucocorticoids. Frequently, Cushing's patients with a personal or family history of allergy, and this includes asthma, hay fever and allergic dermatitis (eczema), get worse after correction of their hypercortisolism. This occurs because of the immune system rebound. These conditions may be treated with steroids and allergy antigens as determined appropriate by an allergist.