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Why symptoms worsening
I was given Foracort and Budesonide (both corticosteroids).
Does using corticosteroids like these increase ABPA numbers?
Because my symptoms have worsened after starting them.
I wasn't prescribed antifungal
Please help me understand. Thanks!
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Kindly consult as inhalers are not the treatment of abpa but for asthma.
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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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Get your ABPA work up
Nebulization will give only symptomatic relief and there is no role of it in treatment of ABPA
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No they don't increase the risk and numbers they are very effective part of the treatment
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kindly check that you are taking foracort by correct technique
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gargle 10 minutes after use of foracort or budesonide
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Dr. Anusha Kantheti
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No .. they are not the reason for causing ABPA..
antifungals will be considered only in particular stage of ABPA for which u need to get evaluated and staged properly..
ur symptoms might be increased due to underlying problem in lungs and not because of inhalers/ rotahaler.. ensure that u r following correct technique of using inhaler n rinse mouth after every usage
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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Dr. Vijay Kumar
Pulmonologist
32 yrs exp
Gurgaon
If your symptoms are increased with these ,get examined for the reason to find out.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
they don't increase the risk..they are the part of the treatment
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Dr. Archana A
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not increase the risk of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) and are not a cause of ABPA.
ABPA is an allergic reaction to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, mainly affecting people with asthma or cystic fibrosis.
• Inhaled corticosteroids are commonly used to treat asthma, including patients with ABPA, to help control inflammation
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