Table 6
Benefits of oral corticosteroid (OCS) use.
Number of Physicians who reported the athlete’s treatmentwas shortened from Prescribed OCS
High School (n = 144)
College (n = 191)
Yes
124 (86%)
169 (89%)
No
7 (5%)
9 (5%)
No response
13 (9%)
13 (7%)
Percentage of Athletes Reported to Benefit from OCS
High School
College
< 25%
7%
7%
26-75%
42%
43%
>75%
51%
50%