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I am going to high altitude for a week. Doctor has given me foracort 200 for minor breathing difficulty.
Can i take diamox while using foracort 200 inhaler.
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Yes you can use it if you are an asthmatic patient. Minor breathless is bound to happen at altitudes especially more than 2800metres. It is due to low oxygen wherein foracort is not going to help just rest and getting acclimated.
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If you are going to very high altitudes better to get acclimated before !
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can take it,as per the neccesity. Pl consult pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment .
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