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Is Breo Ellipta Right Medication For Wheezing?

My doctor gave me samples of Breo ellipta today to try as Advair was not helping prevent my wheezing. He says although it s for COPD, he has used it for asthma patients and it seems to help their breathing. I wheeze only when I get post nasal drip of when I get a cold and it goes down to my chest. Now that I have read about Breo I am hesitant to take another dose
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

I don't recommend using Breo Ellipta in your case. It is not a short acting drug for prompt relief of symptoms of asthma.

You should use Albuterol Inhaler that will improve symptoms very fast. And for chronic problems of shortness of breath and wheezing due to airway narrowing related to asthma your doctor may prescribe you Montelucast.


Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime & I will get back to you in no time. Please give a positive feedback.

Have a wonderful time ahead.


Best Regards!

DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

USA
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Is Breo Ellipta Right Medication For Wheezing?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. I don t recommend using Breo Ellipta in your case. It is not a short acting drug for prompt relief of symptoms of asthma. You should use Albuterol Inhaler that will improve symptoms very fast. And for chronic problems of shortness of breath and wheezing due to airway narrowing related to asthma your doctor may prescribe you Montelucast. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime & I will get back to you in no time. Please give a positive feedback. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA