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I had severe asthama as a kid. With age it became less of a problem. My doctor had prescribed me with Seretide Evohaler 250 a few years back. This inhaler is not available in the market now. With winters being so harsh, I'm in need of an inhaler. What can be it's substitute?

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Seroflow 250 inhaler, can be taken. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken. ...  Read More

Hi doctor My mother in law had been given Duolin inhaler and albuterol sulfate 90mcg in USA. In India albuterol is not available.. Can Asthalin inhaler 100mcg be taken as it's substitute

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Hi In both the medicines the content is same ...  Read More

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I was diagnosed with tb 2 years ago and after treatment I had difficulty of breathing and doctor said it was post tb asthma and gave inhaler. Now i do not feel urgency to take inhaler on daily basis but sometimes I need this. My question is do I need to take inhaler on regular basis or SOS basis?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

How come my inhalers only work when I stop taking them for a while and then when I start using them they only work for a while and then start making my asthma worse.

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Hi For inhalers you need to take in a correct dose and regularly. Inhalers are not to be used whenever you have symptoms. You didn't mention the name of the inhalers... Most of the follow up inhalers ...  Read More

Hi .. I want to know if there is remedy to allergic asthma in homeopathy ( foracort 200) . Want to be free from inhalers

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Hi ..Allergic Asthma can be cured permanently in Homeopathy and there is lot of scope as I had treated many Asthma cases ..You can consult online or book an appointment through Practo ! ...  Read More

I use Levolin inhaler for the treatment of asthma. I am a 28 year old woman and just got tested positive for pregnancy. Can I continue the same medication or are there other alternatives?

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Any inhaler it's safe in pregnancy.. you can use it safely.. Avoid tablets for allergy or asthma, as they have side effects on child. Have a nice day ...  Read More

Does taking inhaler becomes habit of the body if taken once or sometimes and after that coughing doesn't stop without inhaler ? I haven't taken inhaler till now and coughing used to stop after taking tea or some medicines. Now for few days these things arn't working. Weather taking inhaler be right or not?

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Inhlaers us the best way to bronchitis. Does not cause habit. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

I am using Aerocort inhaler for my asthma attacks. I am a 27 year old woman, 3 weeks pregnant. Is it safe? Is there a better drug?

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Its safe. And yes there are better drugs. ...  Read More

Can the use of formonide 200 (formetrol + budesonide) inhaler dry up the cervical mucous and make it difficult to get pregnant ?

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It has little effect on it ...  Read More

I'm using forair 250 inhaler for the last 5 years. Is asthalin inhaler is more safer? I am suffering from asthma.

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Hi. If your symptoms are under control, there is a possibility that you can step down to asthalin. However I would suggest you to do so only after conuslting a pulmonologist. Hope this helps. ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, Can we use Tiova and Foracort inhalers together. Please guide.Which one is more potent. Regards

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First need to know your diagnosis. If it is asthma you need to take foracort i halees twice daily. And you can take tiova in afternoon. If it is asthma Foracort has to be taken for must. ...  Read More

I was suffering from Asthma and COPD and consulted a Famous Dr Syed Taha Mahmood who after examination Prescribed Me Levoflox along with Itracanazole and within a few days I am feeling comfortable. The reason why the club Itracanole was because I was Using Forgyln Plus Inhaler and due to Carticoroids I was getting ringworms that's why he combined i

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Need detailed history, consult for further evaluation ...  Read More

My gyne has prescribed me Fertibless chiro tablet for a month to treat PCOD, I am not able to find this medicine anywhere online/ offline, please suggest me a substitute with same salt. Also I am taking oziva herbalance drink daily. Can I take the medicine with the drink everyday.

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Discuss this issue with your gynecologist. ...  Read More

How to know if my breathing problem can be an asthma? Shortness of breath with: • Walking / mild exertion • Climbing stairs • Carrying heavy items • Triggered by: • Cold or hot weather • Dust / old clothes • Sandy areas • Waking up in the morning • Sneezing with dust exposure • Breathlessness worsens with heat When I was 15 a doctor pre

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Yes it looks like asthma ...  Read More

I went to a government hospital for daily morning headaches. I suspected sleep apnea, but they ran an IgE test and said I had asthma, though I never had breathing issues. Just because my IgE was high, they said asthma. An intern prescribed Foracort 200 (formoterol + steroid) inhaler. After starting it, I began feeling chest pain in different areas.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a In clinic physical consults for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. ...  Read More

How to know my asthma is in control if I take daily 1 puff inhaler I'm normal next day I'm feeling little congestion again after taking inhaler immediately it will come to Normal within 2 minutes is thiscontrolled asthma? Or uncontrolled?

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you need to get a pft done and correlate with your clinical history ...  Read More

I have mild asthma and pulmonologist prescribed levolin inhaler. I am planning pregnancy and Is levolin (levosalbutamol) safe during pregnancy and while trying to conceive

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am 8weeks pregnant. I am having cough from last 1 month. On 13 Mar 25, my pregnancy confirmed & my gynecologist advised to stop all medicines are being used for cough. Cough with some phlegm still persists. I consulted with Dr, he said its sign of asthma & prescribed Foracort 200 inhaler to use 2 puffs thrice a day. is it mendetory to use

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It's safe in pregnancy. ...  Read More

Hi what kind of life style modification and home remedies can I do to control my asthma 2days once I'm feeling little symptoms and I'm taking inhaler from past 3 years please suggest

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Consult for guidance.. To get rid of this problem ...  Read More

In place of MAXIFLO 125 synchrobreathe inhaler can we use MAXIFLO 125 Regular Inhaler. Not a regular user. Only using during cold climates, especially in morning once. Synchrobreathe inhaler is not available now. Kindly seeking your suggestions. Not taking any other medicines.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I am asked to take vcor gold. I am out of city and its not available here. Is there any substitute for it?

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Connect ...  Read More

6 year old son has asthma, only symptom being cough ( no wheezing), which gets worse when he has any infection, sometimes he gets cough while sleeping and it doesn't stop even with inhaler or home remedies, what can I do when he coughs a lot at night which sometimes make him vomit phlegm,

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kindly connect..need to assess him and start meds accordingly ...  Read More

My father ( aged 83) is a Parkinson's patient and suffering from asthma. What is the best treatment to control asthma? ( medicines going on ventidox m and duolin + budecort mixture twice daily). Do you suggest any other medicine?

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U need to get him for testing , through investigation is needed ,and was the diagnosis confirmed by any pulmonologist? As many conditions can mimic ...  Read More

Dear sir , Can anyone tell me substitute of this gel. As we are planning to convince the babey but everytime I need a lubricant to insert the pennis during sex . So plz suggest me the gel in that which can use for pennis and no effect on sperm . So we can easily plan for babey.

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Hello Try feminora gel. ...  Read More

I had been using Seroflo 250 inhaler for almost 15 year now. I was taking 2 puffs once a day. But for the last many years , I didn't have any significant issues of chest infection or asthma attack. Since past few months, I am taking it twice a week. Is it okay? Or should I step down further?

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Get your spirometry done to know how much and how long you should use Seroflo ...  Read More

I have asthma due to allergies and cold since childhood i take oncet 3d and asthalin inhaler when having extreme problems I am planning to go on a trip which is at a elevation of 5340m Gurudongmar lake sikkim Is it advisable to go there for mee !?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hii dr i am attaching my pft report does I have asthma ??? Please suggest I am very worries about it

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Hi pft is normal . If you are suffering from Respiratory symptoms need to be evaluated. ...  Read More

Hi, I'm a Asthmatic patient and has been prescribed to use synchrobreathe foracort 200 inhaler twice a day (m+e) but has not been prescribed a rescue inhaler incase of a sudden Asthma attack. Does synchrobreathe foracort 200 work as an emergency inhaler too incase of a sudden attack?

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You can use Levolen inhaler, for sudden attacks.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I have used budecort inhaler for my kid last year.can I use the same inhaler this time too.The expiry date is May 25 only.After inserting for the first time,I have not taken it out.

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Greetings yes u can use the same ...  Read More

I am suffering wet cough since last 2 weeks. It's too much irritating for whole night. I am breastfeeding mother. Can I take Seroflo 500 inhaler for one month. Is it safe? Any side effects? Please guide

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

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