Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Omnacortil The Right Medication For Exercise Induced Asthma?
hi, my child is 4 and half year old diagnosed with eercise induced asthma.Doctor has started the treatment with ventolin and omnacortil to be given 8 hourly for a week and then reduce the dose and switch to inhaler or puff.I want to know whether this is the right treatment?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hi,
For exercise induced asthma montelukast is preferred than steroids. Even many studies have proved it and I prefer it.
Before any sports or exercise better to give a puff of salbutamol so os to prevent exercise induced asthma.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
For exercise induced asthma montelukast is preferred than steroids. Even many studies have proved it and I prefer it.
Before any sports or exercise better to give a puff of salbutamol so os to prevent exercise induced asthma.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Respiratory therapy
Loading Online Doctors....