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Can Breo Be Used Instead Of Atrovent To Control Persistent Asthma?

I have asthma and am taking atrovent inhaler, use a nebulizer, atrovent is very expensive,is it possible that Breo could take the place and control asthma better and take only once a day. I am female and 78 years old what are the ingredients?Thanks, Mary
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Hello Dear. Atrovent inhaler contains ipratropium ingredient which is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily.

Breo Ellipta inhalation powder contains a combination of fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Vilanterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Since breo contains steroids it is not good to take it on a long term basis. For short term, acute episodes it is very useful. But long term steroid intake will cause side effects. Hence discuss with your doctor and take it as per his/her recommendations.

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini


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Can Breo Be Used Instead Of Atrovent To Control Persistent Asthma?

Hello Dear. Atrovent inhaler contains ipratropium ingredient which is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Breo Ellipta inhalation powder contains a combination of fluticasone and vilanterol. Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Vilanterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Since breo contains steroids it is not good to take it on a long term basis. For short term, acute episodes it is very useful. But long term steroid intake will cause side effects. Hence discuss with your doctor and take it as per his/her recommendations. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini