Hello.
Increased
wheezing &
cough while tapering the controller medications (such as Montair & Foracort) may suggest either 1. it's not time for tapering or 2. tapering has been too rapid. or 3. there may be an intercurrent infection/trigger factor responsible for causing recurrence of cough & wheeze.
So I would suggest you to discuss these factors with your
pediatrician and modify the speed of tapering controller medications.
Regarding your 2nd question,
childhood asthma is a chronic condition and frequently requires such long term use. Every drug has side effects but with the doses that you have mentioned, I feel they are safe for long-term use if proper inhaler technique is used.
One more important aspect of childhood asthma, please try to identify asthma triggers (such as smoke, dusts,
cold temperatures etc) for your child and try to avoid them.
I would also suggest to encourage him for breathing exercises which might be helpful in long run.
Hope this solved your queries.
Wish your sun the best of the health.
Regards.