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Why Is Budesonide Inhaler Advised For Cough And Chest Congestion In A Child?
My daughter is 18 month old and frequently suffering from coughing, chest congestion and running nose , she feels uncomfortable mostly at night , doctor suggested to give livolein inhaler whenever she have coughing and Budecord (Budesonide) inhaler for 2 times a day, I want to know that why doctor is giving asthma medicine to my daughter??
Hello, thanks for posting on HCM. Levolin contains levosalbutamol which is commonly used in asthma patients as you rightly said. Its mechanism of action is, it causes bronchodilatation which is required in patients with chest congestion as your daughter has. It will cause the bronchioles (airway pipes) to dilate causing easy outflow of the phlegm and cough which will cause better breathing and relief from chest congestion. It will be given only till the infection subsides then it will be taken off as opposite to asthmatic patient who will continue to take them. Budesonide will also have similar effect and addition to that it will also decrease the inflammation of the mucus lining of the airway causing more relief from congestion. Both of these medications will be discontinued once the infection settles or she feels better clinically. I hope I have helped you answer your query. Thank you
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Why Is Budesonide Inhaler Advised For Cough And Chest Congestion In A Child?
Hello, thanks for posting on HCM. Levolin contains levosalbutamol which is commonly used in asthma patients as you rightly said. Its mechanism of action is, it causes bronchodilatation which is required in patients with chest congestion as your daughter has. It will cause the bronchioles (airway pipes) to dilate causing easy outflow of the phlegm and cough which will cause better breathing and relief from chest congestion. It will be given only till the infection subsides then it will be taken off as opposite to asthmatic patient who will continue to take them. Budesonide will also have similar effect and addition to that it will also decrease the inflammation of the mucus lining of the airway causing more relief from congestion. Both of these medications will be discontinued once the infection settles or she feels better clinically. I hope I have helped you answer your query. Thank you