Asthma Inhaler Side Effects- 534 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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 ... Read More

How come my inhalers only work when I stop taking them for a while and then when I start using them they only work for a while and then start making my asthma worse.

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Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist | Chennai

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Hi For inhalers you need to take in a correct dose and regularly. Inhalers are not to be used whenever you have symptoms. You didn't mention the name of the inhalers... Most of the follow up inhalers ... Read More

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Hi .. I want to know if there is remedy to allergic asthma in homeopathy ( foracort 200) . Want to be free from inhalers

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Dr. S. Balaji Rajaram Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi ..Allergic Asthma can be cured permanently in Homeopathy and there is lot of scope as I had treated many Asthma cases ..You can consult online or book an appointment through Practo ! ... Read More

Does taking inhaler becomes habit of the body if taken once or sometimes and after that coughing doesn't stop without inhaler ? I haven't taken inhaler till now and coughing used to stop after taking tea or some medicines. Now for few days these things arn't working. Weather taking inhaler be right or not?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Inhlaers us the best way to bronchitis. Does not cause habit. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ... Read More

Hi doctor My mother in law had been given Duolin inhaler and albuterol sulfate 90mcg in USA. In India albuterol is not available.. Can Asthalin inhaler 100mcg be taken as it's substitute

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Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist | Chennai

Hi In both the medicines the content is same ... Read More

I was having shortness of breath for last 4 years out of a sudden this happened.it was mild but irritating and didn't allow me to concentrate. It happens occasionally for few days then persist automatically and have no affect in most of the year. I went to doctor as I was having it again. The doctor gave me mondeslor 400 and formtide inhaler medica

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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get a consult with a pulmonologist..he will guide you properly as its not just the inhaler's side effect ... Read More

My son is very cogf and asthma effects what he was do help me please tell me I don't no what I do please

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. He will need to undergo a detailed examination. Consult a pulmonologist for the same ... Read More

Can the use of formonide 200 (formetrol + budesonide) inhaler dry up the cervical mucous and make it difficult to get pregnant ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 486 Views v

Dr. Sheetal Chandorkar Gynecologist | Indore

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It has little effect on it ... Read More

I am using Aerocort inhaler for my wheezing. I observed a small white patch in my mouth. I am a 40 year old man. What do I do?

Asked for Male, 40 Years 2926 Views v

Dr. Akanksha S.D Dentist | Bangalore

Do you have any other habit like smoking or any kind of tobacco use?? Since how long uou are taking inhalers? Yes they can cause white patch in your mouth in long term use.But nothing to worry about y ... Read More

I am 31 years old suffering from asthma since my childhood,asthma triggers very rarely so I am not using any medicine regularly but since few months it's troubling a lot. using inhaler keep that in control? Do we have any side effects?

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Dr. Aseem Dewan Pulmonologist | Delhi

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Sir / Madam, Asthma has to be managed at different times as per symptom frequency and severity. Usually inhalers are much less threatening ( with respect to side effects ) than the asthma itself. Co ... Read More

37F seeking a second pulmonology opinion. For 5-6 months I’ve had intermittent dry cough, air hunger, chest tightness/heaviness, mild breathlessness while talking, and upper back ache. Triggers include dust, incense smoke, and cold air; warm humid air helps. Occasional wheeze on forced exhalation. Slight nagging pain at back between the shoul

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

what were your ige levels? ... Read More

Hi, my 2 yr baby live with me in place where winter is cold. Recently he started play scholl and get frequent viral infection from other children. But he is getring recurring bronchitis after runny nose and cough start. Doctor tols to start corticosteroid inhaler everyday until winter last. I am bit concerned if he get bad side effect and get depwn

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Dr. Sakthivel Namassivayam Pediatrician | Puducherry

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Viral infection is a common trigger for wheeze. First if your doctor has noticed frequent wheeze, then corticosteroid inhaler is the treatment of choice. There is nothing which can cause dependency o ... Read More

How to know if my breathing problem can be an asthma? Shortness of breath with: • Walking / mild exertion • Climbing stairs • Carrying heavy items • Triggered by: • Cold or hot weather • Dust / old clothes • Sandy areas • Waking up in the morning • Sneezing with dust exposure • Breathlessness worsens with heat When I was 15 a doctor pre

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Dr. Ashok Rajput Internal Medicine | Delhi

Yes it looks like asthma ... Read More

Hello, 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.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Govind Singh Pulmonologist | Delhi

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 goo ... Read More

My daughter is 3.8months old. She is having bad cough and fever since last two days and my doctor has prescribed medicine along with maxiflo inhaler with morning and night 1puff dosage for 30 days. Is it okay to take maxiflo inhaler for 30days without any breathing issues. Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 3 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Ghanshyam Gordhanbhai Patel Pediatrician | Surat

Physical consulting required ... Read More

I went to a government hospital for daily morning headaches. I suspected sleep apnea, but they ran an IgE test and said I had asthma, though I never had breathing issues. Just because my IgE was high, they said asthma. An intern prescribed Foracort 200 (formoterol + steroid) inhaler. After starting it, I began feeling chest pain in different areas.

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a In clinic physical consults for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. ... Read More

How to know my asthma is in control if I take daily 1 puff inhaler I'm normal next day I'm feeling little congestion again after taking inhaler immediately it will come to Normal within 2 minutes is thiscontrolled asthma? Or uncontrolled?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

you need to get a pft done and correlate with your clinical history ... Read More

Hi I'm having asthma and dust mite allergy and I'm taking immunotherapy treatment from 5 months, my nose related allergy problem almost reduced but I'm feeling more flare ups, breathlessness everyday if I take 1 puff of foracort 200 inhaler I will be normal and again after 40 hours I'm feeling same is I'm having copd or asthma plz confirm how to co

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult or a physical consults for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the ... Read More

I have mild asthma and pulmonologist prescribed levolin inhaler. I am planning pregnancy and Is levolin (levosalbutamol) safe during pregnancy and while trying to conceive

Asked for Female, 33 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Internet shows anti cholinergic inhalers cause urine retention and bladder issues as side effects And these side effects are common with anti cholinergic Is it true? But the inhaler will Only go to the respiratory Right?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern really. 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 ... Read More

I am 8weeks pregnant. I am having cough from last 1 month. On 13 Mar 25, my pregnancy confirmed & my gynecologist advised to stop all medicines are being used for cough. Cough with some phlegm still persists. I consulted with Dr, he said its sign of asthma & prescribed Foracort 200 inhaler to use 2 puffs thrice a day. is it mendetory to use

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Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

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It's safe in pregnancy. ... Read More

Hi I diagonesed with dust mite allergy and taking immunotherapy treatment for that..I'm feeling daily mild symptoms and taking formonide 200 2 days once no cough , only feeling shortness of breath can't able to sleep sometimes is this allergic asthma or bronchial asthma kindly confirm if I take mondeslor tablet once a day no need of inhaler for 2 d

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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 ... Read More

Hi what kind of life style modification and home remedies can I do to control my asthma 2days once I'm feeling little symptoms and I'm taking inhaler from past 3 years please suggest

Asked for Female, 29 Years 350 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Consult for guidance.. To get rid of this problem ... Read More

Hi all, I am in 36 weeks and I have cold and headaches Can I use Vicks inhaler for relief.......

Asked for Female, 31 Years 1200 Views v

Dr. Pratibha P S Gynecologist | Bangalore

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yes ... Read More

In place of MAXIFLO 125 synchrobreathe inhaler can we use MAXIFLO 125 Regular Inhaler. Not a regular user. Only using during cold climates, especially in morning once. Synchrobreathe inhaler is not available now. Kindly seeking your suggestions. Not taking any other medicines.

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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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 ... Read More

6 year old son has asthma, only symptom being cough ( no wheezing), which gets worse when he has any infection, sometimes he gets cough while sleeping and it doesn't stop even with inhaler or home remedies, what can I do when he coughs a lot at night which sometimes make him vomit phlegm,

Asked for Female, 40 Years 370 Views v

Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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kindly connect..need to assess him and start meds accordingly ... Read More

My father ( aged 83) is a Parkinson's patient and suffering from asthma. What is the best treatment to control asthma? ( medicines going on ventidox m and duolin + budecort mixture twice daily). Do you suggest any other medicine?

Asked for Male, 47 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Sukumar Pulmonologist | Madikeri

U need to get him for testing , through investigation is needed ,and was the diagnosis confirmed by any pulmonologist? As many conditions can mimic ... Read More

I had been using Seroflo 250 inhaler for almost 15 year now. I was taking 2 puffs once a day. But for the last many years , I didn't have any significant issues of chest infection or asthma attack. Since past few months, I am taking it twice a week. Is it okay? Or should I step down further?

Asked for Male, 32 Years 773 Views v

Dr. Ashok Rajput Internal Medicine | Delhi

Get your spirometry done to know how much and how long you should use Seroflo ... Read More

I have allergic cough at night so I have to use inhaler sometimes for breathing. Can I continue doing so with homeopathy medicines that I've been taking for alopecia areata.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 302 Views v

Dr. Alok Tripathi Homoeopath | Bangalore

Yes you can use ... Read More

I have asthma due to allergies and cold since childhood i take oncet 3d and asthalin inhaler when having extreme problems I am planning to go on a trip which is at a elevation of 5340m Gurudongmar lake sikkim Is it advisable to go there for mee !?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 173 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

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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?

How come my inhalers only work when I stop taking them for a while and then when I start using them they only work for a while and then start making my asthma worse.

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Hi .. I want to know if there is remedy to allergic asthma in homeopathy ( foracort 200) . Want to be free from inhalers

Hi doctor My mother in law had been given Duolin inhaler and albuterol sulfate 90mcg in USA. In India albuterol is not available.. Can Asthalin inhaler 100mcg be taken as it's substitute

My son is very cogf and asthma effects what he was do help me please tell me I don't no what I do please

Can the use of formonide 200 (formetrol + budesonide) inhaler dry up the cervical mucous and make it difficult to get pregnant ?

I am using Aerocort inhaler for my wheezing. I observed a small white patch in my mouth. I am a 40 year old man. What do I do?

I am 31 years old suffering from asthma since my childhood,asthma triggers very rarely so I am not using any medicine regularly but since few months it's troubling a lot. using inhaler keep that in control? Do we have any side effects?

Hello, 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.

My daughter is 3.8months old. She is having bad cough and fever since last two days and my doctor has prescribed medicine along with maxiflo inhaler with morning and night 1puff dosage for 30 days. Is it okay to take maxiflo inhaler for 30days without any breathing issues. Please suggest.

How to know my asthma is in control if I take daily 1 puff inhaler I'm normal next day I'm feeling little congestion again after taking inhaler immediately it will come to Normal within 2 minutes is thiscontrolled asthma? Or uncontrolled?

I have mild asthma and pulmonologist prescribed levolin inhaler. I am planning pregnancy and Is levolin (levosalbutamol) safe during pregnancy and while trying to conceive

Internet shows anti cholinergic inhalers cause urine retention and bladder issues as side effects And these side effects are common with anti cholinergic Is it true? But the inhaler will Only go to the respiratory Right?

Hi what kind of life style modification and home remedies can I do to control my asthma 2days once I'm feeling little symptoms and I'm taking inhaler from past 3 years please suggest

Hi all, I am in 36 weeks and I have cold and headaches Can I use Vicks inhaler for relief.......

In place of MAXIFLO 125 synchrobreathe inhaler can we use MAXIFLO 125 Regular Inhaler. Not a regular user. Only using during cold climates, especially in morning once. Synchrobreathe inhaler is not available now. Kindly seeking your suggestions. Not taking any other medicines.

6 year old son has asthma, only symptom being cough ( no wheezing), which gets worse when he has any infection, sometimes he gets cough while sleeping and it doesn't stop even with inhaler or home remedies, what can I do when he coughs a lot at night which sometimes make him vomit phlegm,

My father ( aged 83) is a Parkinson's patient and suffering from asthma. What is the best treatment to control asthma? ( medicines going on ventidox m and duolin + budecort mixture twice daily). Do you suggest any other medicine?

I had been using Seroflo 250 inhaler for almost 15 year now. I was taking 2 puffs once a day. But for the last many years , I didn't have any significant issues of chest infection or asthma attack. Since past few months, I am taking it twice a week. Is it okay? Or should I step down further?

I have allergic cough at night so I have to use inhaler sometimes for breathing. Can I continue doing so with homeopathy medicines that I've been taking for alopecia areata.

I have asthma due to allergies and cold since childhood i take oncet 3d and asthalin inhaler when having extreme problems I am planning to go on a trip which is at a elevation of 5340m Gurudongmar lake sikkim Is it advisable to go there for mee !?

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