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Will usage of an inhaler containing steroids for asthma for 4 months, cause any side effect for a child?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Unlikely: The most common side effect of inhaled steroids, especially over such a short period of time, would be oral thrush. Make sure your child rinses his mouth after using the inhaler to prevent this.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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