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Could Symbicort Be Taken For Allergy While Being On Proventil For Bronchial Tightness?
I m taking Proventil as needed for bronchial tightness. During allergy season is the worst time. For the past two weeks, I ve needed my inhaler nightly. I told my doctor about this, and he suggesting I go on Symbicort. I am reluctant to do this. What is your opinion?
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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If your present medication is not controlling your asthma, it would be best to step up or change it.
Uncontrolled asthma is associated with both short term and long term risks ( long term changes to the lungs).
If the symbicort will control the asthma, then you should use it. You may not need to be on it permanently.If the asthma is controlled, step down to other medication may be tried.
I hope this helps
If your present medication is not controlling your asthma, it would be best to step up or change it.
Uncontrolled asthma is associated with both short term and long term risks ( long term changes to the lungs).
If the symbicort will control the asthma, then you should use it. You may not need to be on it permanently.If the asthma is controlled, step down to other medication may be tried.
I hope this helps
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