 3. Systemic corticosteroids of more than 10 mg per day of prednisone or equivalent, administered parenterally or orally, except for physiologic replacement. Inhaled steroids e.g. Advair, Flovent, Azmacort are not permitted. Topical corticosteroids are acceptable, including steroids with very low solubility administered nasally for local effects only e.g. Nasonex 