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Cough for last 6 months

2022-09-07 02:54:47
My daughter was suffering from cough for the past six months.. Sometimes it is very severe.. Non stop cough at the mid night.. Consulted pulmonologist he said she has wheezing and asked to give seroflo inhaler for a month twice a day.. Will inhaler have any side effects considering her age is only 5 years.. Will it cure wheezing? While using puff she doesn't inhale exhale properly.. All we are told was to hold it for few mins and remove it . Is that fine? Thanks
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For control of asthma, one has to use inhalers which have steroids but in very small quantity. She has to be under supervision of a pulmonologist constantly so the inhaler use can be regulated. Though inhalers have least side effects but prolonged use may have some especially in case of children. Proper technique of inhalation is very important. Hence you need to consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper management of your child’s asthma

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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There is no side effects of inhaler. It is absolutely safe.

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Inhalers are Safe.pl use spacer,in which Inhaler is kept,and inhalation are taken.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment .

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Inhalers can control the symptoms of asthma. However they have to be taken with proper technique so that the medications reach the lungs adequately.
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Consult a paediatrician/ pulmonologist for further evaluation.

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