Came down with whooping cough 7 weeks ago. Took antibiotic afte...

Came down with whooping cough 7 weeks ago. Took antibiotic after antibiotic, nothing touched the shortness of breath or the wheezing tight whooping cough I had. My dogs vet heard my cough and couldn't believe the 3 doctors I had been to see hadn't started prednisone yet. Started on 5.0 mgs that same day. Cough is almost gone and I can actually breath again. Thought I had a few side effects, blurry vision, sweats, etc. Told myself it was all in my head from reading articles and peoples experiences/side-effects from the stuff. Just like that, side effects gone. Has anyone thought about the placebo effect? or Psychosomatic side-effects? Personally, I think this stuff is a wonder drug. But then again, I value being able to breath! Bet the asthmatic community's would agree with me.