Asthma although can occur in any age but if it has started in childhood, by the age child reaches 15 years many will get cured, as the lung tissue also grows and body's immunity status also develops, but if it has continued till adulthood then it has lesser chances of complete cure. At the best it can be well controlled. Inhalers are the best medicine for asthma control, and there are really better salts available than asthalin (salbutamol), their use depending upon the severity of asthma. Its i...more

Answered 9 years ago

I am 72 yrs. Take blood pressure/cholesterol/uric acid tablets. Also have asthma for which I take salbutamol spray and budecort spray three times daily. When asthma and lung congestion increase I take betamethasone 0.5mg tabs as tapering dose in sequence of 4tabs x 5 days, 3tabs x 5 days and finally 1tab x 5 days. The tapering dose is accompanied by cefixime 400 caps (suprax) once a day for 6days. The tapering dose and suprax caps are taken every once. My problem is that I get red rashes on my both hands and I have swelling on my feet. Since last six months or so I get knee pain and find difficulty in walking. Please can any doctor help me on my problems. Thank you.

Dr. Mool Chand Gupta

MD - Pulmonary, DTCD

Pulmonologist•Faridabad

Take foracort 400 mdi 2 puffs twice/day with zerostat spacer, asthalin inhalation only rarely, definitely not regularly. Avoid taking betamethasone which might be causing red spot and face swelling. Joint pain can be due to osteopenia. Take vit d and calcium regularly.

Answered 8 years ago

I am 57 years old, male asthmatic and diabetic. Two months back I had an acute excaberation of bronchial asthma, which was treated by antibiotics, bronchodilators, oral steroids and inhalers ie Asthalin and Budecort. I am free from all symptoms, but I am still on inhalers, especially Budecort inhaler. Should I continue using budecort inhaler, as I sometimes feel breathless especially while lying down or during strenuous activities? Is it safe? Also, I wish to inform you that I was a heavy smoker, say 20 years back. Now I have stopped, since 5 years, and the attacks are less frequent. Now, if I feel like having a smoke, I have only one per day. I am trying my best, even to stop it. I gave up the habit by sheer will power and also due to the fact that I am asthmatic. Should I continue using inhalers, especially Budecort inhaler and if so, is it safe, considering the fact that it is a corticosteroid? Please advice.

Dr. Brahma Prakash

DNB(Respiratory Diseases), MBBS

Pulmonologist•Jabalpur

Yes. Inhaled corticosteroids have minimal effect on blood sugar levels, although theoretically that's possible. But using inhalers will keep your lung problem in control and further exacerbation may be prevented. If you were a confirmed asthmatic and continue to smoke, then your disease may change to copd, where the broncho-constriction is irreversible and the risk of exacerbation increases, so quitting is the best way for future.

Answered 9 years ago

I have been using Budecort and Asthalin Inhalers for more than 20 years for My Asthma, Now the Doctor has stopped these and prescribed Montelukast Sodium Tablets, I have Dry skin in my face and swelling of lips after I take Montelukast, Is it Ok or should I revert back to Inhalers

Dr. Rajam Iyer

MRCP (UK), DNB, MD

Pulmonologist•Mumbai

Dear
World over the treatment for asthma is inhalers. Also if. Your asthma has been controlled well for 20 yrs with stable lung function, you must continue inhalers. However it is advisable to seek a chest physician opinion with latest spirometry. You can contact me in private clinic.
Regards

Answered 9 years ago

Hi my daughter has been suffering from severe cough and we get to hear lot of weezing noise while she breathes. We have consulted a pediatrician who said it's signs of Asthma. My daughter is 7 years old. Please advice the course of action and suggest few medicines as she is not able to spit off the cough still. Medicines prescribed so far Ascoril LS, MONTAIR LC. Please suggest

Dr. Anurag Naagar

Diploma In Child Health (DCH)

Pediatrician•Faridabad

Yes , asthama could b the diagnosis , if wheezing occurs with change of season . Besides montair , she shld b given asthalin inhalers as well .

Answered 8 years ago

I am 57 years old, male, asthmatic and diabetic. Two months back, I had an acute excaberation of bronchial Asthma for which I took treatment by antibiotics, bronchodilators, cough syrup and oral steroids, along with Asthalin and Budecort inhalers. Now, I am perfectly alright ie no wheezing and cough, but there is breathlessness. I feel breathless if I walk long distances, do strenuous activities, lie supine on the bed, even though, it is less while sleeping on the right or left side. There is weakness and tiredness also, vowing to the fact that this time summer has set in a bit early in Bangalore, where I am living. I am still using inhalers to prevent further attacks. Should I continue them? Is weakness, the aftermath of the antibiotics taken previously? Please advice.

Dr. Fakeid Fake

M.Sc - Psychology, MBA (Healthcare)

General Physician•Kangra

U should continue with budecort inhaler. But take levolin inhaler on sos basis i. E as and when required. Take calcium and vit d supplementation as during exacerbation muscles are overworked. Also vit d deficiency is very common these days. Take protein supplementation also in form of sprouts. Good luck.

Answered 8 years ago

My son 3 years old repeatedly getting cold & cough, month 3 times observed, cough with phlegm no fever & other problem kid is active. Doc suspects on allergy. AEC test done count is 468, recommending inhaler & asthalin syrup Pl suggest for small kid don't want give inhaler.

Dr. Gowher Yusuf

MD PEDIATRICS

Pediatrician•Bangalore

Most probably it is allergic cough, hence giving an inhaler is the right thing to do. Inhalers do not cause any side effects on the body as it is not absorbsed `systemically.

Answered 9 years ago

My baby is 9 months old and suffering from common cold and cough. Can I use ascoril ls drops for cough.

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

MD - Paediatrics

Pediatrician•Ranchi

Hello
thanks for the query
the most common cause of cough and cold in this age is viral infection. With symptomatic management usually symptom subsides.
You can give ascoril drops, nasivion pediatric drop will also help in early recovery.
The symptoms usually subsides in 3-4 days.
The baby should be investigated if symptoms persist for a longer duration.
Watch for respiratory distress or decrease oral acceptance if you find any consult your doctor immediately
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