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Is there Vaccine for Asthama?
I was detected Asthama in 2016. N I get seasonal allergy, dust allergy and start wheezing every year during winters. I usually use seroflo inhaler. In feb, I had wheezing and coughing and went to a doctor. He asked me if I had taken vaccine for asthama. I dint had any idea that there is vaccine for asthama. I would like to know if there is really a vaccine for asthama? What's the procedure to take? And who should get it?
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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There are flu shots and pneumonia vaccine to prevent recurrent worsening of asthma. And there is a therapy called immunotherapy in which we take care of your allergies that help you to avoid allergen induced worsening of your symptoms.
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For detailed evaluation please consult pulmonologist or allergy specialist.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There is no vaccine for Asthma. Perhaps they might have told about immunotherapy. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. There is no vaccine for asthma. Asthma should be kept under control with proper medications. Vaccines is to prevent lung infections. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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