Hi my name is Pritam Das and I am 21 years old. I have trying to quit smoking for about two months now. I have tried all possible means to do so. I have sought the help of nicotine gums but still I haven't been able to quit. Now I have developed a condition of asthma and the doctor has prescribed me an inhaler. I had heard that these inhalers contain steroid and may create some damage in my lungs on long term use. Can please someone help me with my situation and prescribe me something I can do with this asthmatic condition of mine? I don't wish to go on an inhaler medication.

Dr. Surbhi AgrawalGeneral Physician12yrs exp

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Montemac l is a controlled medicine for allergic asthma. If you are able to remain symptom free by using it daily, I would suggest you to continue it for at least 3 months continuously. I would suggest you to consult an allergist-immunologist who will suggest you allergy testing. This will help you identify substances causing symptoms to you as well as precautions regarding how to avoid them. Also, an allergist may suggest you specific allergen immunotherapy depending upon the results of allergy testing, which may improve your allergy symptoms. Please try to avoid exposure to smoke, dusts and air pollution as much as possible. Also please do not smoke if you are a smoker. A nutritive diet rich in vitamins & minerals including anti-oxidants is very important to support immune system. I would also suggest you regular breathing exercises which help you in a long run. 

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