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Asthma and inhaler
I was diagnosed with tb 2 years ago and after treatment I had difficulty of breathing and doctor said it was post tb asthma and gave inhaler. Now i do not feel urgency to take inhaler on daily basis but sometimes I need this. My question is do I need to take inhaler on regular basis or SOS basis?
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Depending on severity of symptoms. Take online consultation for better review and management.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Prince George Varughese
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Ernakulam
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In Post tuberculosis cases, some of the patients develop obstructive airway disease and for those patients inhalers will help
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Get a Pulmonary function test and assess your lung volumes and capacities
Consult a pulmonologist and optimise treatment accordingly
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Continue breathing exercises and pulmonary rehabilitation activities
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
If ur symptoms are on daily basis then u need on daily basis and there is no abuse to it , it's very safe option for breathlessness.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Inhalers have to be taken for a course.it may be shorter or long duration. It also depends upon the severity of the disease, and type of inhaler. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Depends upon severity of your symptoms and time interval between episodes
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and get evaluated
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
get a consult..get assessed properly before switching your inhaler to sos by self
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