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What Are The Side Effects Of Long Term Use Of Aerocort Inhaler?
Question: i have been using aerocort inhaler from last 5-6yrs(my age.22), i don't take it frequently , may be 2-3 days(in continuity) at night when weather is changing , or when i m experiencing pressure in life .
although inhaler gives me static relaxation , but i would like to know what basic problem i am having and can it be cured? , on an average in a year i take inhaler for 10-15 times .
although inhaler gives me static relaxation , but i would like to know what basic problem i am having and can it be cured? , on an average in a year i take inhaler for 10-15 times .
Brief Answer:
You might be having asthma.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Aerocort is having levosalbutamol and beclomethasone.
Levosalbutamol is short acting beta 2agonist ( SABA) and beclomethasone is inhaled corticosteroid.
Both are inhaled bronchodilators and used in bronchospasm.
Since you are having episodic attacks , more in night and worsening with weather change, possibility of asthma is high.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( pulmonary function test ).
PFT is needed not only for diagnosis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of asthma is based on severity only.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
You might be having asthma.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Aerocort is having levosalbutamol and beclomethasone.
Levosalbutamol is short acting beta 2agonist ( SABA) and beclomethasone is inhaled corticosteroid.
Both are inhaled bronchodilators and used in bronchospasm.
Since you are having episodic attacks , more in night and worsening with weather change, possibility of asthma is high.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( pulmonary function test ).
PFT is needed not only for diagnosis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of asthma is based on severity only.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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