A member asked:

I have had asthma many years. i am having a problem getting my.symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) so.my md put me on a nebulizer for now. my left lung clears but not the right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

Asthma: Not responding to nebulizer treatment (what are your meds)could mean inadequate dosing , you need additional medications and /or something else is going on. Regardless, you need to call your doctor and discuss your condition and re-evaluation. He might order some labs, lung function or further diagnostic testings.

Answered 5/20/2014

4.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have had asthma many years. i am having a problem getting my.symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) so.my md put me on a nebulizer for now. my left lung clears but not the right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is being on symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) for asthma for 7 years but on off has bad effects and how can I stop using it without complications?I seldom get any attacks now

A member asked:

Can asthma with 15 % of deficit of breathing get worse without treatment? I'm taking symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) i'm healthy, but don't like to take meds..

A member asked:

What kind of additional medicine could my doc prescribe to get control of my asthma? I take symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) 160/4.5 2x daily and ventolin as needed.

A member asked:

Is there difference between symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and advair for treatment of asthma? How long before you get full effects of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

A member asked:

My doctor prescribed me Zoloft 50mg for anxiety. I also take symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) turbohaler for asthma and was wondering if there's any interaction between them?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can lungs get dependent on daily asthma inhaler? Could I have outgrown my asthma even though i wake up feeling short of breath until i take symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

Different doses of prednisone for 1yr. Now on 40mg-asthma, respiratory infection. taking symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) nebulizer,rescue inhaler.BP is high. is it meds?

I've been switched from symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) to dulera. Any difference? Md changing me because i've had an asthma flare and he says the steroid is more potent.

PCP gave me Breo to try for asthma. Tried once, seemed OK. FDA hates. Other MD switched me to Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol). Cannot tolerate. Is Breo safe?

Can an increase in my dosage of symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) be causing more chest tightness? I have asthma.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?