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Should an aged person with severe asthma for many years get covid vaccine? Whether vaccine and its side effects like fever etc. will increase the chance of asthma attack.
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If stable for 3-4 weeks, can take vaccination
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If u r asymptomatic than u can take vaccine,
Otherwise if u feel breathing issues after vaccination then just ready with ur inhaled medication.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Vaccination can be taken. Asthma should be under control. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Can have vaccine.
Covaxin is better
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Dr. Jesin Kumar C
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Palakkad
Yes, you should. It doesn't usually cause an asthma attack.
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