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Does Formonide 200 inhaler contains heavy steriod??got covid negative on 5 may. I am taking this from last 1.5 months twice a day.can i get black fungus from this. I am not taking any other steriod or medicine.i am diabetic.before food is 135 and after food is 145.was in home isolation during covid.
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Formonide inhaler is a locally acting steroid. It has low risk of fungal infections. Thoroughly gargle mouth after each use. Before food : fasting is normal upto 110 You need to exercise and use diabetic diet to manage your fasting blood sugar After food, sugar upto 200 is normal.
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hbA1c test to tell diabetic sugar status of the past 3 months.
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No you won't get fungal infection because of formonide inhaler use ,about your sugar level do diet modification for that consult any physician at practo.
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Keep your blood sugar levels under control
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If you have recovered gradually decrease the inhaler frequency
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Systemic steroids heavy doses are more probe to getting mucormycosis Maintain hygiene and follow precautions
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