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Will inhealer worsen my infection
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"I recently had an infection, and my doctor prescribed Foracort and Saliprair L 20 inhalers for breathlessness. However, I have been experiencing recurrent urinary bacterial infections for the last 2 years (attaching my report). Additionally, I have ear pain and buzzing, and my ENT doctor mentioned it could be an infection.
I also take Doxylin and Cetirizine.
Given my current health issues, can I continue using these inhalers, or should I stop and inform my doctor? Also, is there a risk that the infection could spread or worsen, especially due to the inhalers? Will the corticosteroid inhaler (Foracort) specifically make my infection worse?"
Please advise.
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Are you using inhalers properly and are you washing your mouth after using it ? However your uti is unrelated to inhaler
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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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No,
Inhaler will not worsen your infection.
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patient should continue treatment as advised by doctor
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take care
get vaccine jab to prevent frequent infections.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No. Pl consult.
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Dr. Anusha Kantheti
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Inhaler won’t increase infection rather it’s a myth..
Only precaution u need to consider is after using inhaler , rinse mouth with plain water
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
No
Inhalers are safe to use
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
it will be better if you get a pft done and then accordingly manage the mdi you're using
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Dr. Vishal Gupta
Pulmonologist
15 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Use of inhalers should be continued and all concerns should be discussed with doctor. Less like urinary or ear infection will worsen due to inhalers. Corticosteroid in inhalers is topically active so least chance of worsening other sites of infections as blood levels are very very low.
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