Encyclopedia entry because Dylan WILL encounter this at some point (injury, asthma flare, autoimmune workup, allergic reaction, dental work). Short courses (<14 days, "burst dose") are very low-risk and standard-of-care for many indications — including post-injury inflammation in combat sport. Chronic use is where the harm sits (HPA suppression, osteoporosis, diabetes, infection, cataracts, weight gain, mood disturbance). WADA in-competition ban means a Medrol Dosepak after a fight injury has a washout requirement. Verdict WATCH-LIST: not preventive, not biohacking, but know it, know the WADA washout, know not to take it longer than the indication requires.