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Suggest Treatment For Wheezing Problem

HI, I have wheezing problem which is immense in the morning when i get up. Its fine if i take citrizine. Doctor advised me inhaler which i took for six months and have left now since I have put on a lot of weight. Please advise if its ok to continue taking citrizine everyday,
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Cetrizine is antihistamine drug. It is used for allergic condition.
Since your wheezing is improved by taking cetrizine, possibility of allergic asthma related wheezing is more likely.
Cetrizine is very old antihistamine drug.
Now a days, newer antihistamine drugs (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) are available which are more effective and less toxic than cetrizine on longer use.
So start levocetrizine or fexofenadine instead of cetrizine.
These drugs are safe for long term use.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Wheezing Problem

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Cetrizine is antihistamine drug. It is used for allergic condition. Since your wheezing is improved by taking cetrizine, possibility of allergic asthma related wheezing is more likely. Cetrizine is very old antihistamine drug. Now a days, newer antihistamine drugs (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) are available which are more effective and less toxic than cetrizine on longer use. So start levocetrizine or fexofenadine instead of cetrizine. These drugs are safe for long term use. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.