This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following is an indication for the use of corticosteroids? 
Select and explain. 
A. Psychosis, B. Herpes simplex, C. Loffler's syndrome, D. Subacute thyroiditis
C: Loffler's syndrome
Answer: C: Loffler's syndrome 
Explanation: Ans. (C) Loffler's syndrome(Ref: CMDT 2010/266, 1018)Corticosteroids are contra-indicated in psychosis and herpes simplex.Treatment of choice for subacute thyroiditis is aspirin. Thyrotoxic symptoms are treated with propranolol. Transient hypothyroidism, if symptomatic, can be treated with thyroxine.Prednisolone produce dramatic relief in eosinophilic pulmonary syndromes like Loeffler syndrome.