My mother has sarcoidosis in lungs, what should she do?

My mother, 62 yrs, has been suffering from sarcoidosis since last 5 yrs. She was responsing well to the inhaler given to her by her doctor, which she was supposed to take 2 times a day. Of late, during the tests, it was found out that the lung capacity has again gone down. But given her lung condition, the Dr was very much inclined for the prednisolone oral dose. The Dr then prescribed prednisolone 20 MG for first 2 weeks followed by 10 MG for next 2 weeks and 5 MG at the end. The probelm with my mother is she is sensitive to certain category of medicines and steroids is one of them. Within 2 days of starting with prednisolone, her throat choked and she is now barely able to speak along with high fever & cough. 

1) Could this be a side effect or allergic reaction to prednisolone?

2) If not prednisolone, what else can she try considering the fact that she is allergic to many things? 

3) She also has Uveitis in her eyes for which she takes prednisolone eye drops from time to time. The Uveitis is preventing her to have an operation for cataract which is growing.

4) Is there any alternative to prednisolone?

Lot of questions but I have been very very sad and feel helpless seeing her suffer so much

Any help or similar expereinces from people would be moral boosting.

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