Question 1

i was itching on back of my esr yesterday,  i felt lumps, vety itchy.  im using sigmacort 1% to ease the itch. what exactly is it?

Accepted Answer

Ear?: Did you mean the back of your *ear*? If so, and if it's only one ear, that ear probably came in contact with something that you're allergic to, or that directly irritated your skin. Hydrocortisone cream is fine, but if it doesn't improve promptly, see your doctor.

Question 2

azmacort (triamcinolone) and albuterol uses?

Accepted Answer

Asthma and COPD: These drugs are the mainstay in treating asthma but also can be used in copd, bronchiectasis, exercise induced asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Question 3

alternative to azmacort (triamcinolone)?

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Others: Today there are more than a dozen alternatives to asthmacort.  Some of the newer drugs are more potent and some may have less side effects. Ask your doctor about other inhaled steroids.

Question 4

compare monotherapy fluticasone propionate and fexofenadine?

Accepted Answer

Very different: Nasal steroids such as fluticasone work best for nasal congestion and sinus inflammation, while antihistamines such as fexofenadine work better for itching and sneezing. Typically, if you're going to use only one medication, you'll do better with fluticasone than fexofenadine.

Question 5

pulmicort turbuhaler (budesonide) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Few: Mostly very well tolerated. May cause oral thrush and sometimes worsening of respiratory sympt such as runny nose, cough and sometimes abdominal pain.
Check with the pharmacy for a complete list.

Question 6

please describe the medication: advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone)?

Accepted Answer

Asthma Controller: Advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) is used to treat asthma,  it is an inhaled medication that has a steroid (fluticasone) which reduced lung inflammation and long acting salmeterol which relaxes  airway muscles and improves breathing.  Advair comes in 2 inhaler forms, hfa and diskus.

Question 7

which is better: albuterol vs symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

Accepted Answer

Different uses : Albuterol is a short acting bronchodilator used for acute/rescue treatment for wheezing.  Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long acting bronchodilator that is used as a controller for patients who have persistent asthma or copd.  It should not be used for acute rescue treatment of wheezing.

Question 8

side effect of azmacort (triamcinolone)?

Accepted Answer

Azmacort (triamcinolone).: Hoarseness, dry mouth and throat, wheezing, cough, oral candidiasis, and facial edema. These side effects are uncommon but rinse your mouth out after using the product.

Question 9

vanceril (beclomethasone) inhaler directions please?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled steroid: Usually 2 times daily 1-4 puffs. When using steroid, remember to rinse your mouth after use.

Question 10

i'm using 2 rotacaps for asthma (salbutamol sulphate& ipratropium bromide, fluticasino propionate& formaterol fumarate). is the long term use safe?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes: The medicines in question are used by many many people, for short term and long term periods, and are considered safe. However, life is unpredictable, so patients work with their doctors to use the smallest amount of medicine as long as their asthma is controlled well. Usually, it is better to be on medication than to be sick with asthma symptoms (which do damage the lungs over time).

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I was itching on back of my esr yesterday, i felt lumps, vety itchy. im using sigmacort 1% to ease the itch. what exactly is it?

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Azmacort (triamcinolone) and albuterol uses?

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Alternative to azmacort (triamcinolone)?

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Compare monotherapy fluticasone propionate and fexofenadine?

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Pulmicort turbuhaler (budesonide) side effects?

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Please describe the medication: advair diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone)?

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Which is better: albuterol vs symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

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Side effect of azmacort (triamcinolone)?

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Vanceril (beclomethasone) inhaler directions please?

A member asked:

I'm using 2 rotacaps for asthma (salbutamol sulphate& ipratropium bromide, fluticasino propionate& formaterol fumarate). is the long term use safe?

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