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Should I take inhaler regularly
I have been taking inhaler from 3 months and the doctor has Said to take inhaler regularly.
But now one doctor suggested me to take some tablets and salbutamol syrup everyday rather than taking inhaler everyday . He said it could lead to mouth infections , so use it when necessary.
What should I do should I take inhaler regularly or should I take salbutamol syrup doxofyline tablet everyday. Please help .
I have eos % of 12.8
ESR is 460
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Hi use inhaler regularly. Need further workup for high esr and eosinophil count.
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consult pulmonologist for proper management.
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esr is very high
also esosinophilia
so you have to take inhale corticosteroids
but need further investigations for high esr
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esr cannot be 460..and need to modify your meds
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
Inhalers are better option always
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Inhalers are best. Side effects are very less.pl do Salt water gargling after inhalations. Your esr is very high.you require investigations.pl consult pulmonologist on priority.
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