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Why Was Asthma Puff Dosage Reduced That Has Now Worsened My Condition?
i was prescribed to take two 250 puffs in the morning and two puffs at night.i have done this for a few years now and my asthma was fine,but last year it was cut back to one puff in the morning and one puff at night,my asthma has now got worse.why was it cut back,it was decided by some medical board not my doctor.
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Hi,
Asthma shows great seasonal variations and hence the medication needs modification as required. Usually patients require higher doses in winter than in summer. Similarly many other factors are taken into consideration before curtailment of the dose to keep the sensitivity of the drug you are using.
If you are not comfortable with lesser dose, you can increase it till you are feeling better.
All the best.
Asthma shows great seasonal variations and hence the medication needs modification as required. Usually patients require higher doses in winter than in summer. Similarly many other factors are taken into consideration before curtailment of the dose to keep the sensitivity of the drug you are using.
If you are not comfortable with lesser dose, you can increase it till you are feeling better.
All the best.
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