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Hi I have been taking vitamin c supplement along with my inhaler and it is helpful quite well. Is it safe to add magnesium supplement? (If yes which is best and what should be safe dose?)
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U will need to get ur serum Magnesium level , before taking supplements
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it depends whether you actually need a mg supplement or not.
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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
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
If there is deficiencies you can supplement it otherwise not required
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Dr. Bhavya Sri Mothiki
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5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If you have normal serum magnesium levels, supplement is not required
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is better to evaluate the mg levels. Pl consult
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Magnesium has effect in airway smooth muscles relaxation and anti inflammatory actions but it has not been used to take on regular basis because it may need therapeutic monitoring of magnesium
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There is other way to check your exacerbation
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