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Asthma and altitude travel-Diamox safety
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I have a history of asthma. Currently, I am taking:
• Albuterol as needed (2–3 times a day)
• A daily maintenance inhaler
I am planning a trip to Ladakh and would like to know if it is safe for me to take Diamox (Acetazolamide) before and during the trip.
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Yes , for sure u can take acetazolamide , as it helps in acclamation in high altitude areas , mountain sickness.
It's better to use inhalational corticosteroid combination in place of albuterol alone as u mentioned u are having a history of asthma .
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You can take acetozolamide
Optimize your inhaler therapy and continue it
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Yes u can take its very safe
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you can take..but make sure your asthma symptoms are in check..also need to modify your asthma meds
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Diamox (Acetazolamide) is commonly used to help prevent acute mountain sickness and is generally safe in people with asthma. Not interact with inhalers or albuterol. However, some people may experience tingling, increased urination, or rarely allergic reactions. Since you already have asthma, it is important to keep your inhalers with you and continue your usual asthma treatment while traveling.
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but albuterol not recommended alone now as treatment for asthmatic control
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can contact for personalized management
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Yes, you may use Diamox safely for high-altitude prophylaxis alongside your current asthma medications, provided you have no sulfa allergy and your asthma is stable.
Wishing you safe travels and good health.
Sincerely,
Dr. Govind Singh
Specialist – Respiratory Medicine
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, you can. Pl consult.
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Dr. Sowmya
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Chittoor
Continue inhaler
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