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I Want To Know Which Inhaler Is Good To Protect From Lung Infection Due To Covid-19

Posted on 14 hours ago

Question: Hi, My Aunti (52 Years old) is diagnosed by Covid-19 positive 2 days before. I want to know which Inhaler is good to protect from lung infection due to covid-19.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Inhaler is required only if there breathing difficulty.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
In most of the cases COVID-19 infection goes without any pulmonary(lung) damage, in that case inhaler is not required. There is no role for prophylactic use of inhaler to prevent complications.
She can try spirometer exercises to improve pulmonary capacity.
Hope I have answered your query

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (26 minutes later)

Thanks for reply.
I have known through many doctors that inhaler should be suggested to use after 6 days, if fever goes high.
Therefore i have asked to suggest any inhaler name to keep for safity.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
She can try Saline nebulisation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Inhaler is required when there is spasm or construction of airway, like in asthma. Generally it is not required for prevention.
She can try saline nebulisation prophylaxis and symptomatic relief.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad