Top Questions on Living with Asthma

Dr. Jaspreet Singh KhandpurMD - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS, DNB ( Pulmonary Medicine), Fellowship in Pulmonary and critical Care Medicine, Certificate in Interventional Bronchoscopy and ThoracoscopyPulmonologist

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If you're child has asthma don't deprive him of any respules or mdi pump infact he/ she should be given duolin respules twice or thrice a day with budecort respules twice a day once chest is better can shift to mdi / pump formoflo / budamate child one with lesser dose with spacer can be started. 

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Dr. Ankit SharmaMD - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryPulmonologist

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If you have symptoms like recurrent cough and cold breathing difficulty on exertion or season change you shud consult a chest specialist. 

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Dr. Shiba Kalyan BiswalDM - Pulmonary Med. & Critical Care Med., MD - Internal Medicine, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryPulmonologist

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Hello lybrate-user! salbair and asthalin have similar action and both are used as needed in bronchial asthma. While asthalin contains salbutamol, salbair contains levosalbutamol. Levosalbutamol is a isomer of salbutamol with comparatively lesser side effect potential. Recent international guidelines don't support the preferred use of either salbutamol or levosalbutamol for asthma. Ideally a inhaled corticosteroid with a long acting bronchodilator combination should be used as and when required. 

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Do not worry, it's temporary take antihistamines drink luke warm water do valsalva manoeuvre avoid cool drinks and cool stuff. 

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Dr. Jaspreet Singh KhandpurMD - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS, DNB ( Pulmonary Medicine), Fellowship in Pulmonary and critical Care MedicinePulmonologist

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The technique of using mdi or pump is not correct probably you can use a spacer with mdi inhaler foracort twice mrng puffs and twice night puffs followed by gargles asthalin pump can be used 2-2-2 or sos when required nebulisation can be done with lupi neb kit which prevents wastage of nebs / medication any other doubts contact via Lybrate call for further assistance. 

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Dr. Parvesh GroverPulmonologist

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Hey lybrate-user hope you are well now you should be taking ics+fotmetrol with lama you should start taking foracort 400 twice a day with tiate 9 mg once a day avoid any types of stress, food chemicals, indors and outdoor allergens, smoking nd keep doing breathing exercises they are n excellent tool take viscojoy ab 100/600 twice a day along with levocitrazine once daily. For any further queries regarding nutrition nd any other queries you can contact me :) 

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Dr. Vivek TrivediGeneral Physician

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Severe asthma is a chronic lung condition that requires proper medical treatment to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbations. The primary goal of asthma treatment is to control inflammation in the airways and prevent airflow obstruction. Treatment typically involves a combination of medication and lifestyle changes. Inhalers are the most common medication used to treat asthma. They work by delivering medication directly into the lungs, reducing inflammation and opening up the airways. There are two types of inhalers - quick-relief inhalers and long-term control inhalers. Quick-relief inhalers provide immediate relief of symptoms during an asthma attack, while long-term control inhalers are taken daily to prevent symptoms and reduce inflammation. In severe cases of asthma, oral medications such as corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and improve lung function. Other medications such as leukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers, and immunomodulators may also be used to manage symptoms. It's important to work closely with your doctor to develop an asthma treatment plan that works best for you. They may recommend regular check-ups and lung function tests to monitor your condition and adjust treatment as needed. In addition to medication, making lifestyle changes such as avoiding triggers, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising regularly can also help manage symptoms and improve lung function. 

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Dr. Parvesh GroverPulmonologist

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Hey lybrate-user combihale ff contains fluticasone propionate nd formetrol which is a laba +ics combination ics should not be given for long term as it can increase the risk of pneumonia. 

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Dr. Kotamarthi RavitejaPulmonologist

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Symbicort/ inhalation steroids causing cushings is less known side effect. Unless if it is used with other liver enzyme inhibitors that itself is not common. 

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Dr. Avinash JainMBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, IRF, Eular Online Course In MusculoSkeletal USGRheumatologist & Immunologist

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It is not always necessary that you always get each and every symptom and it depends on its severity. Signs and symptoms of asthma include - chest pain or pressure on chest, regular coughing, breathlessness or shortness of breath, and wheezing. 

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