Question 1

which of the following asthma medications should i reduce if have no symptoms at all
1)controlling tablets
2)quick relief inhaler
3)steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

See below: The steroid inhaler is your controller/maintenance for use daily/routinely.  The tablet is also assisting with the control/maintenance aspects of your asthma.  Your action plan should advise that the quick relief (albuterol) can be decreased/increased in frequency depending on the severity or improvement of your breathing status.

Question 2

anyone have bad experience using a steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Inhaler: My daughter uses an inhaler and it has worked very well.

Question 3

did using a steroid inhaler make me sterile?

Accepted Answer

Steroid inhaler: No. Inhalation doses are very small.

Question 4

my steroid inhaler doesn't seem to help my breathing difficulties when i use it?

Accepted Answer

Add other meds: You may need a higher dose, second steroid inhaler added, a different steroid inhale. Improtrpium bromide, and albuterol added. For allergy induced asthma, antihistamines  may have to be added to the mix.

Question 5

can you get thrush from using a steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Steroid inhalers can produce thrush or thrush like symptoms.

Question 6

can a steroid inhaler cause gums to swell and bleed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although it is not common, the steroid in the inhaler can deposit on the gums, causing symptoms.  Always rinse your mouth after doing any inhaler - it's just safe.

Question 7

can using a steroid inhaler for nose make my baby sick?

Accepted Answer

Follow Rx only.: Nasal steroid preparations can be very effective - if used correctly & with proper dosage & duration. Also, they require the patient inhale thru nose. It's unlikely your baby can use it effectively. If you're referring to your own use affecting the baby, then not directly. Be sure you only use steroids exactly as rx'd-- & that applies even more so if you're giving them to a child.

Question 8

why do i need to take a bronchodilator before a steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If asthma is under control just take your steroid inhaler. You shouldn't need your bronchodilator (rescue inhaler) on a routine basis. On the other hand if you are experiencing symptoms of asthma - coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain - a bronchodilator can relieve bronchospasm & airway obstruction permitting the inhaled steroid to reach the more affected breathing tubes.

Question 9

i can't avoid some of my asthma triggers, is it safe to use my steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Totally safe.  You need to be aggressive about keeping your asthma under control.

Question 10

could recovering from covid make your cd4 count drop? or using a steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  No.: Coronavirus (or any virus) infection can cause a temporary change in your CD4 count - it returns to baseline once you recover from the viral infection.

Inhaled corticosteroid will not affect your CD4 count

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Which of the following asthma medications should i reduce if have no symptoms at all 1)controlling tablets 2)quick relief inhaler 3)steroid inhaler?

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Anyone have bad experience using a steroid inhaler?

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Did using a steroid inhaler make me sterile?

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My steroid inhaler doesn't seem to help my breathing difficulties when i use it?

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Can you get thrush from using a steroid inhaler?

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Can a steroid inhaler cause gums to swell and bleed?

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Can using a steroid inhaler for nose make my baby sick?

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Why do i need to take a bronchodilator before a steroid inhaler?

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I can't avoid some of my asthma triggers, is it safe to use my steroid inhaler?

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Could recovering from covid make your cd4 count drop? or using a steroid inhaler?

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