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PFT test while on Foracort 0.5
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I am currently on Foracort 0.5 for two weeks. Now my symptoms have come down. Can I skip Foracort 0.5 for 2 days and take PFT test? Or I should not skip until two weeks?
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For PFT test, you have to be off medicines for 48 hrs at least
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation
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Sir, more information is required regarding symptoms and treatment history.
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Can skip
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl stop the drug,and have the pft.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
doesn't matter if you skip beyond 12hrs as its effect will finish within that period
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Just skip morning dose
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